First official Alyssa’s Law funds announced
West Virginia has received the first official funds for Alyssa's Law, a legislation aimed at equipping schools with panic buttons and life-saving technology. The initial funding includes a $48,888 donation from Alyssa Alhadeff's parents and $348,888 from the state Department of Education.
West Virginia's Alyssa's Law has received initial funding to equip schools with panic buttons and life-saving technology. The law, passed through the state legislature, aims to bring safety upgrades to schools statewide. Alyssa Alhadeff's parents donated $48,888, with the number 8 recurring as it was Alyssa's volleyball number. The state Department of Education also contributed $348,888 to the fund. Jackson County has already implemented panic buttons with local funding, and deputies are required to spend time in schools weekly. The total cost for the technology is estimated to be around $9.5-10 million. The fund is held with Homeland Security until it reaches the goal. The initial cost for panic buttons is about $20,000 per school. Jackson County is also using AI-driven cameras that can alert schools and law enforcement if a person of concern enters the campus.
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