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MS SB2335
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Longwitz
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-11-29 to require school employees to report unlawful activity occurring on educational property or during school-related activities to the superintendent or designee, who must then notify law enforcement.
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Defines "unlawful activity" to include possession or use of deadly weapons, controlled substances, aggravated assault, simple assault on school employees, rape, sexual battery, murder, kidnapping, and lewd touching of children.
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Clarifies that mandatory reporters cannot delegate their reporting responsibility and must personally report child abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect, and sex crimes against minors under Sections 43-21-353 and 97-5-51, in addition to reporting to the school.
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Requires law enforcement to immediately dispatch an officer to the school upon notification and authorizes arrest if probable cause exists.
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Provides immunity from civil liability for school personnel acting in good faith when making required reports.
Legislative Description
Children; clarify reporting of certain crimes against.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2015