Bill > SB0218

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to change the legal classification of aggravated assault against a teacher. Specifically, the legislation modifies the existing law by creating a new subsection that focuses specifically on assaults committed against teachers on school grounds, adjacent school grounds, or in any part of a building used for school purposes. Under the current law, such an assault would be classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but the bill upgrades this to a Class 4 felony. This change means that individuals who commit aggravated assault against a teacher in a school-related setting will now face more serious legal consequences, reflecting a stronger legislative stance on protecting educators from violence. The bill removes language about school employees more broadly and narrows the provision to focus exclusively on teachers, potentially signaling a targeted approach to safeguarding teachers from assault in educational environments. By elevating the offense to a Class 4 felony, the bill indicates a legislative intent to provide enhanced legal protection and deterrence for acts of violence against teachers.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=218&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104