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AZ HB2755
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Diego Rodriguez
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3411 to allow school administrators to refer students involved in drug violations to at-risk student programs instead of automatically reporting to law enforcement.
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Requires school personnel to report drug violations to a school administrator, who must then either report to a peace officer or refer the student to an appropriate at-risk program (if the violation involves a student).
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Maintains existing penalties for drug violations in drug-free school zones, including enhanced felony sentences with one additional year imposed, and mandatory fines of at least $2,000 or three times the drug value.
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Makes it unlawful for school personnel or administrators to fail to report violations or make appropriate referrals as prescribed.
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Defines "drug free school zone" as the area within 300 feet of a school, public property within 1,000 feet of a school, school bus stops, or on school buses.
Legislative Description
Schools; drug violations; reporting options
Schools
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
2/19/2020