Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray said he is in full support of Senate Bill 5004 and any measures to make schools safer for students and staff. He said he has concerns about the costs of implementing the technology for some of the districts and would like to see Washington State provide the funds to execute the legislation.
March 27, 2025
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WA Legislature passes school safety bill
Unanimous vote in both houses moves Nikki Torres's bill to Ferguson's desk
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 5004, aimed at modernizing emergency response systems in K-12 schools, in a unanimous vote of 98-0 by the House and 49-0 by the Senate. The bill focuses on implementing advanced safety measures, including panic or alert buttons, to improve response times during emergencies. The bill is now making its way to Governor Bob Ferguson for review.