SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — An Illinois House Democrat has filed legislation to provide new protections for teachers and school staff receiving threats.

Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) told WAND News that people should face criminal charges if they threaten teachers, principals, or other school leaders.

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

"I don't live this life. I don't really know what they're dealing with day to day, but they're telling me that they don't want to be attacked by parents," Evans said. "They don't want to be sometimes attacked by students. You know, they just want to do their job."

Evans said

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