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This bill increases penalties for making terrorist threats and modifies school disciplinary procedures in Alabama. Specifically, the legislation upgrades the criminal classification for making a terrorist threat in the first degree from a Class C to a Class B felony, and for making a terrorist threat in the second degree from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. For students charged with making a terrorist threat, the bill mandates immediate suspension and a ban from all public K-12 school property for at least one year. To be readmitted, the student must have all criminal charges resolved, complete a court-ordered psychiatric or psychological evaluation and counseling (at the student's parent/guardian's expense), and meet additional local school board requirements. If convicted, the student will be expelled, and the court will order the student and their parent/guardian to pay restitution to law enforcement, emergency services, and the local school board for costs incurred related to the crime. The bill also requires school principals to notify law enforcement and sign complaints when warranted, and provides guidelines for school discipline plans, parental responsibilities, and student conduct. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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