Checklist
K-12 E911 Readiness Checklist
Use this checklist to review direct 911 dialing, on-site notification, dispatchable location, and testing.
Safety planning
School 911 compliance planning for phone system replacement
Bring direct 911 dialing, internal notification, and dispatchable location together into one plan for your phone system replacement.
Quick answer
School 911 compliance planning brings together direct 911 dialing, internal notification, and dispatchable location. It is built with Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act requirements in mind. This is planning support, not a legal guarantee of compliance, and final decisions belong to the district and its counsel.
The situation
The pieces of school 911 planning
Emergency calling planning pulls together a few requirements that are easier to handle as one review.
Direct dialing
911 connects without an access code, in line with Kari's Law intent.
Notification
Designated staff are alerted when a 911 call is placed.
Dispatchable location
Calls carry building, floor, and room detail per RAY BAUM'S Act intent.
Devices that move
Softphones and mobile devices need location handling planned.
Requirements
What a 911 planning review covers
One review can document all of the moving parts.
- Direct 911 dialing from every device
- Internal notification to designated staff
- Dispatchable location by building, floor, and room
- Device location documentation
- Softphone and mobile handling
- Testing of all emergency call paths
- Records for safety audits
- Periodic review as buildings change
Recommended approach
How a 911 planning review works
The review produces a documented plan the district can verify.
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Inventory devices and rooms
Document every device and where it lives.
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Configure dialing and notification
Set direct dialing and define internal notification.
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Set location data
Tie devices to dispatchable location by building and room.
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Test and document
Test call paths and keep records for review.
Related capabilities
Related pages for district phone planning
Kari's Law for schools
Direct 911 dialing and notification planning.
Learn more about Kari's Law for schoolsRAY BAUM'S Act for schools
Dispatchable location planning for districts.
Learn more about RAY BAUM'S Act for schoolsEmergency communication
Plan direct 911 dialing, notification, and location data.
Learn more about Emergency communicationBuyers guide
What to evaluate before replacing a phone system.
Learn more about Buyers guideQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers for district technology and operations leaders evaluating a phone system replacement.
Can you guarantee our district is compliant?
No responsible vendor guarantees compliance. We help plan, configure, and document emergency calling with Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act requirements in mind. Final compliance decisions belong to the district and its counsel.
What laws apply to school 911 calling?
Kari's Law covers direct dialing and notification. RAY BAUM'S Act covers dispatchable location. Both commonly apply to district phone systems.
Do we need room-level location?
The goal is enough detail for responders to find the caller quickly. On a campus that usually means building and floor, and room where possible.
How are softphones handled?
Softphones can move, so the plan defines how their location and dialing are handled.
How often should we review 911 planning?
Review it whenever rooms, buildings, or devices change, and on a periodic schedule as part of safety planning.
Start with a review of your current phone system
We will look at your current setup, call flow, locations, numbers, and replacement risks so your district can plan the next step with clarity.
Questions before you request a review? Call 908-923-8241.