❌ SB105
Enact Alyssa's Law
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Finance)
Summary
The bill requires public and chartered nonpublic schools in Ohio to implement a wearable panic alert system by the 2025-2026 school year. Each school must provide staff with panic alert devices that can contact emergency services and initiate lockdowns, ensure personnel training on device use, and allow local law enforcement access to security data. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality of security-related information.
Rationale
The bill imposes government mandates on schools, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and individual freedom. It also increases government control over school security measures, which may not align with the LPO's emphasis on limited government powers.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over educational institutions
- Potential misuse of security data by law enforcement
- Financial burden on schools for implementation