❌ HB106
Enact Alyssa's Law
Summary
The bill establishes a pilot grant program for public and chartered nonpublic schools to purchase panic alert systems or contract for artificial intelligence firearm detection software. It appropriates $25,000,000 from the state treasury for this purpose and outlines requirements for grant eligibility, including the absence of existing security systems and specific criteria for the technology purchased. A report on the program's findings is required by December 1, 2027.
Rationale
The bill increases government involvement in school security and mandates the use of specific technologies, which conflicts with LP principles of minimal government intervention and individual rights. The LPO's platform also emphasizes limited government powers and opposes government contracts that create cronyism, which this bill may inadvertently support.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over school security measures
- Potential for cronyism in technology contracts
- Privacy concerns related to surveillance technology