IL HB1579

Adds paragraph (3.5) to disorderly conduct statute making it a Class 4 felony to transmit threats of destruction of school buildings/property or threats of violence, death, or bodily harm against persons at schools, school functions, or school events.

Requires courts to order a mental health evaluation of minors adjudicated delinquent for school threat violations before sentencing, conducted by physicians, clinical psychologists, or qualified examiners.

Protects mental health professionals from criminal, civil, or professional liability for conducting school threat evaluations except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.

Allows crime victims to present oral or written statements at sentencing hearings for minors adjudicated delinquent of violent crimes, including those adjudicated under plea agreements.

Modifies restitution provisions for bomb/explosive threat hoaxes at schools to require reimbursement of emergency response costs, with exemption for indigent defendants.