HB 3083
Directs the governing body of a school to consider the installation of a panic alarm system as part of the policies and procedures relating to school building security.
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Support
88%
Oppose
12%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon schools to consider installing panic alarm systems as part of their school safety plans. It directs school governing bodies to review and potentially implement these systems as a component of building security policies. The bill also mandates regular emergency drills and instruction for students on various safety procedures, including fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and safety threats.
Key provisions
- Directs schools to consider installing panic alarm systems.
- Requires schools to include emergency safeguards in their policies.
- Mandates drills and instruction on fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and safety threats.
- Specifies minimum drill frequency for different emergency types.
- Encourages schools to educate students on regional natural disasters.
- Requires schools to maintain accessible exit doors.
- Calls for local governments and state agencies to assist schools with emergency planning.
- Defines ‘school’ for the purpose of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Oregon schools (public and private)
- School administrators
- Teachers
- Students
- Local government and state agencies involved in emergency management
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for schools to consider panic alarm systems.
- Expands the scope of emergency drills beyond basic procedures.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of HB 3083 advocate for improved school safety through the implementation of silent panic alert systems that connect directly to first responders and notify faculty throughout the building. This system, also known as Alyssa's Law, aims to provide a timely and effective response in emergency situations, such as school shootings, by ensuring immediate notification of law enforcement and other authorities. By installing panic alarm devices that alert first responders, schools can establish a unified communication system, providing critical minutes to respond to threats before they escalate into violence. This legislation is seen as a crucial step in protecting children and preventing gun violence in schools, with supporters citing personal experiences and studies on school shootings as evidence of the need for such measures.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3083 express concerns that the bill's lack of specific budget allocations and funding sources will disproportionately impact schools that are already financially strained. They argue that this oversight will hinder their ability to implement the proposed emergency system, potentially leaving vulnerable students without access to necessary resources. Furthermore, critics contend that the bill's failure to provide clear funding mechanisms undermines the government's responsibility to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their school's financial situation.