Puerto RicoPC 121420th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para crear el "Sistema Uniforme de Códigos de Emergencia en las Escuelas de Puerto Rico", a fin de incorporar códigos de emergencia para las escuelas del Departamento de Educación; establecer la obligación de ofrecer capacitación, realizar simulacros y ejercicios para su efectividad; y ordenar a las agencias correspondientes a adoptar reglamentación.

Sponsored By: Odalys González González (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Agencies must update school safety rules

The Departments of Education and Public Safety adopt the new emergency codes. They must update all related manuals and regulations within 180 days. Agencies coordinate to align school safety plans and protocols with the codes.

Regular training and drills at schools

The Secretary of Education and school principals must train all students and staff on the emergency codes and response steps. Schools run drills and exercises at least once each semester. Training and drills are coordinated with the Department of Public Safety and other agencies to ensure a uniform, effective response.

Siren alerts and posters in schools

The Department of Education must install siren or sound systems in every public school, coordinated with the emergency management bureau. Schools use the system to announce the official emergency codes. Principals must post visible posters in halls, classrooms, cafeterias, bathrooms, and other common areas. Posters show each code's name, a short description, and a pictogram. The Department supplies uniform posters to schools and to emergency and security agencies.

Uniform emergency codes for Puerto Rico schools

The law creates one set of emergency codes for all public schools. Each code has a name and a pictogram. Schools must include the codes in their safety plans and follow agency protocols. The codes cover events like fire, active violence, medical issues, floods, evacuations, missing persons, and the end of an alert. This gives students, staff, and families the same signals across schools.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Odalys González González

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Emilio Carlo Acosta

    PNP • House

  • Nelie Lebrón Robles

    PIP • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/25/2026

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 26 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 175 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    8/11/2026House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/14/2026Senate
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    7/13/2026Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    7/6/2026House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/25/2026Senate
  6. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    6/25/2026Senate
  7. Aprobado sin enmiendas

    6/25/2026Senate
  8. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    6/25/2026Senate
  9. Descargado en Senado

    6/25/2026Senate
  10. Relevado de Comisión(es)

    6/25/2026Senate
  11. Referido a Comisión(es)

    6/8/2026Senate
  12. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    6/8/2026Senate
  13. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    6/4/2026House
  14. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/4/2026House
  15. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    6/4/2026House
  16. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/4/2026House
  17. Descargado en Cámara

    6/4/2026House
  18. Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #3

    5/12/2026House
  19. Referido a Comisión(es)

    4/9/2026House
  20. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    4/9/2026House
  21. Radicado

    4/9/2026House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/25/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    6/4/2026

  • Radicado

    4/9/2026

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