Threatening to commit act of mass violence on school property

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  1. (a) As used in this section:

    1. (1) “Mass violence” means physical injury that a reasonable person would conclude could lead to permanent injury, including without limitation permanent physical injury, permanent mental injury, or permanent emotional injury, or death to two (2) or more people; and

    2. (2) “School” means a:

      1. (A) Public or private daycare or preschool facility;

      2. (B) Public or private school for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12);

      3. (C) Technical institute or postsecondary vocational-technical school; or

      4. (D) Two-year or four-year college or university.

  2. (b) A person commits the offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property if:

    1. (1) The person knowingly threatens to commit an act of mass violence on school property or at a curricular or extracurricular activity sponsored by a school by any means of communication; and

    2. (2) Places a person or group of persons in a position to reasonably fear for their safety.

  3. (c) Threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property is a Class C felony.


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