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Do Private Schools Have Obligations Under “Alyssa’s Law”?

by WFIS | Sep 22, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News

While Alyssa’s Law does not directly apply to private schools, it has prompted important reflection across the education sector on how schools communicate during emergencies. The law highlights the need for rapid alerts to both first responders and all adults in the...

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