<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Tc87c_0vjobmnm00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Tc87c_0vjobmnm00" width="1320" height="743" >ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) - One state lawmaker has introduced a new bill in response to the recent uptick in threats made against local schools and after hearing from law enforcement.The bill introduced by Asm. Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) would mandate the reporting of social media threats against schools.Santabarbara says the goal is to make sure the threats are addressed as quickly as possible, to prevent a worst case scenario should it be a real threat, or to at least limit disruption and cancelation of school events like what we recently saw in the Bethlehem Central School District:"We're seeing our communities get into a panic. We're seeing parents that are afraid to send their kids to school during these times. Leaving work to go pick up their kids. No one wants to take a chance. That's what people are going to do, and it's a cycle of fear, and this bill is about ending that cycle of fear,” Santabarbara said.The bill also includes a good faith protection, shielding people who report threats in good faith from liability.Santabarbara is looking for a sponsor in the NYS Senate. He expects lawmakers from both parties to support it.Crisis in the Classroom is a weekly segment in which CBS 6 investigates issues faced by educators, students, and families. Send any tips to our team by emailing or by calling (518) 288-6034.</div></body>

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New bill would mandate reporting of school threats made on social media

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) - One state lawmaker has introduced a new bill in response to the recent uptick in threats made against local schools and after hearing from law enforcement. The bill introduced by Asm. Angelo Santabarbara (D-Rotterdam) would mandate the reporting of social media threats against schools. Santabarbara says...