The bill aims to enhance penalties for various forms of assault and battery against school employees and introduces new offenses related to assaults occurring on school campuses. It amends existing laws to classify assault against a school employee as a third-degree felony, while aggravated assault is classified as a second-degree felony. The bill also establishes new sections defining assault and aggravated assault on school campuses, with penalties set at fourth-degree and third-degree felonies, respectively. Additionally, it introduces definitions for battery and aggravated battery on school campuses, with corresponding penalties of fourth-degree and second-degree felonies.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definition of "serious youthful offender" in the Delinquency Act to include individuals aged fifteen to eighteen charged with specific crimes, including assault or aggravated assault on a school campus, and battery or aggravated battery on a school campus. This change aims to address the increasing concern over violence in educational settings and ensure that serious offenses are met with appropriate legal consequences. The bill reflects a commitment to protecting school employees and students by imposing stricter penalties for violent acts within educational environments.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-3-9, 32A-2-3