Per the Florida Department of Education, all school districts in Florida will educate parents and guardians on the threats and the consequences of making a threat or false report via FortifyFL. FortifyFL is a valuable tool for reporting safety concerns, but it is important for students to understand that falsely using this system has serious consequences. Even if intended as a joke, submitting a false report can lead to:
School disciplinary action, including possible expulsion
Arrest and legal charges
Financial responsibility for the costs of the investigation
Please talk with your child(ren) about the seriousness of this issue. Explain that false threats disrupt the learning environment, take away resources from real safety concerns, and can have lasting consequences for the individual making the report.
We encourage you to help us promote responsibility and respect by reminding your child to:
Use FortifyFL only for its intended purpose
Report any genuine safety concerns to a trusted adult
Think carefully about their actions and the possible outcomes
Thank you for working with us to ensure the safety and well-being of our entire school community.