Bill > SB5272

This bill aims to enhance school safety by strengthening penalties for interfering with or intimidating school staff, students, or officials involved in extracurricular activities through force or threats of violence. It expands the scope of existing laws to include contractors and volunteers acting as officials for student athletic events, recognizing their vulnerability to abuse. For students who commit such acts, the bill outlines consequences such as emergency removal or exclusion from activities, while adults convicted of these offenses face fines, jail time, and a ban from the school premises or related events for a significant period. The bill also mandates that schools publicly notify the public about these increased penalties to deter such behavior.