Rhode Island S2957 expands the definition of "public official" to include school employees for threat-related criminal offenses.

Rhode Island S2957 amends the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials by including school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees within the definition of a "public official." Under this bill, a suspect would be charged only if they are eighteen years of age or older and are not a student within the local education agency where the threat is allegedly made. No student would be charged under this provision. The penalties for such threats include imprisonment and fines. This act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2957 expands the definition of "public official" to include school employees for threat-related criminal offenses.

Rhode Island S2957 amends the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials by including school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees within the definition of a "public official." Under this bill, a suspect would be charged only if they are eighteen years of age or older and are not a student within the local education agency where the threat is allegedly made. No student would be charged under this provision. The penalties for such threats include imprisonment and fines. This act would take effect upon passage.