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MS HB60
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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School boards may designate security personnel as peace officers on school property, granting them the power to arrest individuals for violations of law on school grounds
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Assaulting a designated school peace officer carries the same criminal liability as assaulting any other peace officer
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Security guards, school resource officers, or others with peace officer powers must complete minimum basic law enforcement training within 2 years of employment or lose their peace officer authority
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School peace officers have constable powers to prevent law violations and preserve order on school property and within 500 feet of school district property if there's a potential safety impact on students, faculty, or staff
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Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
School resource officers designated as peace officers; clarify ability to make arrests on school property.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013