LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-New Louisiana legislation increasing penalties for making threats against schools or school functions took effect Aug. 1, imposing heavy financial and criminal consequences.
State Rep. Johnson, who represents District 27 in Pineville, pointed to a surge in threats roughly a year ago that disrupted operations across local campuses.
Under the law, individuals who make threats face fines of up to $15,000 and prison terms between five and 15 years…