How Wearable Panic Alert Devices and Situational Awareness Technology Can Transform School Safety with Ohio Senate Bill 313
As a former educator and current employee at Status Solutions, I am deeply committed to enhancing the safety of our schools. The introduction of Senate Bill 313, known as Alyssa’s Law, in Ohio represents a significant step toward protecting students and staff by mandating wearable panic alert systems in schools.
Alyssa’s Law is named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-
year-old student who tragically lost her life during the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The law requires the implementation of silent panic alarms in schools to expedite emergency response times during critical incidents. Several states, including New Jersey, New York, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Oklahoma, and Florida, have already enacted versions of this legislation.
Senator Michele Reynolds introduced Senate Bill 313 in Ohio on September 10, 2024. If passed, it would require public and chartered nonpublic schools to equip staff with wearable panic 
alert devices by the 2025-2026 school year. These devices would integrate with local emergency services, ensuring immediate communication with law enforcement during emergencies.
Status Solutions’ Commitment to School Safety
At Status Solutions, our mission is to prevent tragedies by providing innovative safety technologies. We fully support the enactment of Alyssa’s Law in Ohio, as it aligns with our dedication to enhancing situational awareness and emergency response in educational settings.
Status Solutions offers the Grant of Use program to help schools comply with Alyssa’s Law. This initiative provides our Situational Awareness Response Assistant (SARA) platform at
no cost to schools. SARA enables staff to discreetly summon help from any web browser, facilitating quick communication with law enforcement and disseminating alerts across various devices.
Benefits for Ohio Schools
By participating in the Grant of Use program, Ohio schools can:
- Enhance Safety Measures: Implementing SARA allows for faster alerts to first responders, reducing emergency response times.
- Comply with Legislation: Utilizing our technology helps schools meet the requirements set forth by Alyssa’s Law. As written now, Alyssa’s Law in Ohio will require wearables. Our Grant of Use provides the infrastructure needed for those wearables to operate.
- Alleviate Financial Burdens: The program provides essential safety technology and a funding model, Status Solutions Network (SSN), to ensure schools are continually updated with the latest safety technology.
- Foster Community Support: SSN allows local businesses to contribute to school safety initiatives, creating a collaborative community effort.
The Future of School Safety
Adopting Alyssa’s Law in Ohio signifies a crucial advancement in safeguarding our educational environments. Status Solutions is honored to support this initiative by offering accessible safety solutions through our Grant of Use program. We can create a secure atmosphere where students and educators can thrive without fear.
Please visit our School Safety Grant of Use page for more information on the Grant of Use program and how your school can participate or call 866.846.7272.
Ask about our the Grant of Use, our Alyssa’s Law Compliant Solution, and our complete School Safety Suite of Solutions.
About the Author
Laura Hartman is a former middle and high school English teacher. Currently, she is the Director of Community Engagement for Status Solutions and Status Solutions Network in Westerville, Ohio, where she calls upon her years of experience in the classroom to aid the company’s mission of protecting the vulnerable and preventing violence in schools.
