Bomb threats have nearly doubled this school year for Massachusetts schools compared to the 2013-2014 school year.
According to the Department of Fire Services, there were 38 bomb threats over the course of the last school year in the state. With over a month left of classes for most schools, that figure is already almost twice as high this school year.
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The increase was highlighted by five bomb threats and a school shooting threat in Palmer, Mass., over the course of 30 days, according to wwlp.com.
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State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan is supporting legislation that would require public and private schools to call police and fire departments as soon as a threat is discovered.
