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Alabama’s New School Safety Law | Birmingham News
Alabama’s new House Bill 7 is sending shockwaves through schools: starting July 1, any student charged with a terroristic threat gets instantly expelled from regular classes, with no return until their criminal case is resolved — and they must undergo court-ordered psychiatric evaluation and counseling, all at parental expense. Principals must immediately notify law enforcement if threats are suspected, and convictions can lead to expulsion or even court-ordered restitution for school and police costs. Penalties for first-degree threats and repeat offenses are now steeper, while the law also…
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