The article discusses the psychology of swatting calls, a fourth-degree felony in Ohio since 2023 that carries a penalty of six months in prison for defying legislative directives. Students across Ohio were locked down after bomb threats were phoned in, causing significant trauma and disruption for students, teachers, and families. However, some safety experts question whether lockdowns are necessary in cases of non-credible threats. Two bills have been introduced in the Ohio House that would dock state funding from schools that defy legislative directives, a trend gaining momentum at the Ohio Statehouse. Nearly half of Ohio teachers plan to leave the profession within the next decade, and nearly half plan to do so within a decade. The article also discusses the state legislature's role in policing and education policy.