Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 220 — School employee safety.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that a governing body of a school corporation or administrative staff of a school corporation may not: (1) establish or adopt a rule or policy that limits or restricts a teacher or other school staff member from a provision that allows the removal of a student from class for a certain period; or (2) require a teacher or other school employee to physically touch a student under certain conditions. Requires a principal to report a physical assault by a student on a person having authority over the student to a law enforcement agency. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor if a principal knowingly or intentionally fails to make the report. Requires a school corporation to submit to the department of education information regarding a program developed with a law enforcement agency addressing certain violations of law and reporting requirements. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report to a law enforcement agency that a school employee may have received a threat or may be the victim of intimidation, battery, or harassment. Increases the penalty for a battery if the offense is committed against a school employee while the school employee is acting within the scope of the school employee's employment. Provides that, before a student who is convicted of certain crimes is returned to class, the principal shall hold a meeting to determine whether a behavior or safety plan is required for the student.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development

  2. Authored by Senator Alting

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

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Not signed on (149)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 220 do?
Provides that a governing body of a school corporation or administrative staff of a school corporation may not: (1) establish or adopt a rule or policy that limits or restricts a teacher or other school staff member from a provision that allows the removal of a student from class for a certain period; or (2) require a teacher or other school employee to physically touch a student under certain conditions. Requires a principal to report a physical assault by a student on a person having authority over the student to a law enforcement agency. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor if a principal knowingly or intentionally fails to make the report. Requires a school corporation to submit to the department of education information regarding a program developed with a law enforcement agency addressing certain violations of law and reporting requirements. Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for failure to report to a law enforcement agency that a school employee may have received a threat or may be the victim of intimidation, battery, or harassment. Increases the penalty for a battery if the offense is committed against a school employee while the school employee is acting within the scope of the school employee's employment. Provides that, before a student who is convicted of certain crimes is returned to class, the principal shall hold a meeting to determine whether a behavior or safety plan is required for the student.
Who sponsors SB 220?
SB 220 is sponsored by Ron Alting (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 220?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 220?
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