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FL H0515

Offenses Against Student Safety


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Introduced
11/02/2017
In Committee
11/15/2017
Crossed Over
03/05/2018
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits certain conduct with students by authority figures; provides exceptions; adds school bus to definition of school for purposes of trespass upon grounds or facilities of school.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits certain conduct, such as soliciting or engaging in sexual or lewd acts, by authority figures (those 18 years or older employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school) with students. It defines "school" broadly to include public and private schools, prekindergarten programs, and the Florida Virtual School. The bill also adds "school bus" to the definition of "school" for the purposes of trespass upon school grounds or facilities. Violations of the prohibited conduct are punishable as a second-degree felony, with an exception for offenses subject to reclassification under a separate statute. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (3)

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H), Education Committee (H), Judiciary Committee (H)

Last Action

Died in Messages (on 03/10/2018)

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