West Central Reporter

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer, a Republican from Jacksonville, Illinois, has introduced a new bill aimed at reducing gun violence in schools while respecting Second Amendment rights. Davidsmeyer emphasized the importance of not dismissing any potential threats lightly.

The proposed legislation mandates that teachers must report to the principal if they learn of a student threatening another student with a gun. The principal would then be required to inform the families involved in the incident.

Davidsmeyer's motivation for filing this bill came after learning about a bullying case where a student threatened another with a firearm, and the teacher did not escalate the issue to school administration.

For further details, read Cameron Maine's coverage on WAND News.