HARRISBURG — This morning, State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Bellefonte, introduced a school safety resolution to House members in the wake of Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech.

Conklin is asking all Pennsylvania universities to implement alert systems similar to Penn State's current emergency plan, PSUTXT. Following the Penn State template, schools would be required to have a database which contains instant access to student's cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Conklin said every student owns a cell phone and text messaging in the event of an emergency is the most logical way to contact them.

"As you get older, you realize technology has changed. Almost every student in America has a cell phone and the ability to communicate technologically has developed," Conklin said.

Conklin also suggested the alert system be used to notify students and faculty of power outages, natural disasters and acts of violence on campus.

He said he hopes the resolution will be on the House floor for a vote today. However, if time does not permit, the proposal will be addressed Monday.