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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

Senate Bill 838

Senate Author:  Creighton et al.

Effective:  5-5-23

House Sponsor:  Thierry et al.


            Senate Bill 838 amends the Education Code to require each public school district and open‑enrollment charter school to provide each classroom with silent panic alert technology that allows for immediate contact with district or charter school emergency services and emergency services agencies, law enforcement agencies, health departments, and fire departments.