LIS Logo

Virginia Law

Code of Virginia

Creating a Report: Check the sections you'd like to appear in the report, then use the "Create Report" button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Once the report is generated you'll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report.

Code of Virginia
Title 22.1. Education
Chapter 7. General Powers and Duties of School Boards
7/1/2026

§ 22.1-79.4:1. Wearable panic alarm system. (2026 updated section)

A. As used in this section:

"School security emergency" includes a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, medical emergency, or active shooter situation.

"Wearable panic alarm system" means a security system that is capable of being worn on the body of the user and by which the user manually activates a device that sends (i) a signal to the local 9-1-1 public safety answering point that indicates a school security emergency that requires immediate response and assistance from such public safety answering point and (ii) a multisensory schoolwide school security emergency notification, when appropriate.

B. Any school board may provide any school board employee in a public elementary and secondary school building in the local school division with a wearable panic alarm system.

2026, c. 45.