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Pennsylvania bill requiring 24-hour weapon alerts in schools awaits governor’s signature.
Pennsylvania’s Senate Bill 246, requiring schools to notify parents and staff within 24 hours of any weapon found on campus or at school events, has passed both legislative chambers and is now awaiting Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-16), mandates reporting for public, private, and charter schools following incidents like the 2018 Parkland case and recent gun-related events in Lehigh and Montgomery counties.
While the law does not require disclosure of student identities, it aims to improve transparency and student safety.
Some lawmakers raised concerns about potential anxiety and distinctions between intentional and accidental possession, but the bill passed nearly unanimously.
It does not include data tracking provisions proposed by Rep. Barb Gleim.
El proyecto de ley de Pensilvania que exige alertas de armas de 24 horas en las escuelas espera la firma del gobernador.