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Utah schools must install wearable panic devices by July 2027
What happened
Utah is launching a grant program to help public schools equip staff with wearable panic devices, with installation required by July 1, 2027. The rollout was delayed by a procurement dispute involving a vendor, and districts that pick a state-selected vendor have their costs covered while others pay on their own.[]
Timeline
- KUTV 2News Utah schools must install wearable panic devices by July 2027
- KJZZ Utah schools must install wearable panic devices by July 2027
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) Utah schools must install wearable panic devices by July 2027
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Utah schools must install wearable panic devices by July 2027
— Utah will provide grants so public schools can equip staff with wearable panic devices, with a July 1, 2027 deadline, after a vendor procurement dispute delayed the rollout. Districts choosing one of three…