Crimes and offenses, penalty increased for crimes of making a terrorist threat in the first or second degree, public K-12 schools may immediately suspend student if charged, principal required to sign complaint if warranted, readmittance and restitution provided

HB 85 increases penalties for making terrorist threats in the first or second degree. It directly affects students in public K-12 schools by allowing immediate suspension if charged with such threats. The bill requires principals to sign formal complaints when warranted and mandates provisions for student readmittance and restitution after suspension. These changes aim to address school safety concerns while outlining specific school administrative procedures for handling threat-related incidents. The bill is currently pending in the House Judiciary Committee as of February 2025.