One student was arrested after a threat was made against IDEA Riverview in Brownsville, IDEA Public Schools said in a statement.

Details of the threat weren’t provided, and the student was not identified.

IDEA Public Schools first announced the incident in a letter sent to campus parents on Tuesday afternoon, a copy of which was sent to Channel 5 News.

According to the letter, campus staff members were informed that a student was making threats against the school’s college prep campus right before dismissal.

“To safeguard the well-being of our students and staff, we followed district protocol and notified local authorities to assist in their investigation, which is ongoing,” the letter stated. “We believe the school premises and environment to be safe, and we will continue to prioritiz

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