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New Law Toughens School Threat Penalties | Birmingham News
A new state law, effective July 1, slams down the hammer on threats against schools—with first-degree threats now carrying up to 20 years and $30K fines, and second-degree threats escalating if there’s a prior record. Principals must now legally call police on credible threats—defined as anything that would make a reasonable person fear harm. The push came after a spike in threats in 2024, especially in the River Region, where teens were arrested for online and in-person threats—even disrupting games. This law sends a clear message: threats won’t be ignored, and consequences will be real…
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