Parents whose children attend one Broward County public school were notified Tuesday morning that a student had been arrested after a "noncredible threat" was made, which the district became aware of Monday night, district officials confirmed to Local 10 News.
According to an email that was sent to families of Lauderhill 6-12 students, a threatening message was posted on social media and police were able to locate the author of the post.
"The individual responsible is now facing criminal charges as well as strict punishment as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct," the email from the school's principal read. "In Florida, making a threat against a school is a second-degree felony. This applies whether the threat is written or electronic or even if it's meant as a joke. At this time, there is no safety concern regarding the social media post."
The principal went on to say that the district will "pursue the most severe consequences, including expulsion, for any student who is found to have made a threat to a school community."
"Students must understand that online platforms have a lasting footprint with heavy consequences," the email read.
