Making a fake threat of violence is a criminal act that can land you in prison. It doesn't matter if you say it, text it, write it, snap it or post it on social media, students who make threats can face serious consequences. Even if it was meant to be a joke, calling in a fake threat of violence is a state crime in Florida, as well as a federal crime.
Last year the Youth Services Division of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigated approximately 150 threats against our schools, compared to approximately 50 received the year before. Fake threats of violence are a growing problem, and that is why the School District of Lee County is partnering with our local law enforcement agencies to show students and parents the seriousness of a hoax threat in an effort to deter them.
Every violent threat is taken seriously, because police don't know if a threat is real or fake. Each time a threat is made against one of our schools man hours and tax dollars are wasted searching the location, and the school day is disrupted. Fake threats can greatly affect absentee rates, and have a profound impact on a student's future.
Florida State Statutes: False Reporting