SB 1823 Summary

• Modifies penalties for assault and battery on school employees: first offense reduced from up to 1 year to 6 months jail and fine reduced from $2,000 to $500; second or subsequent offenses punishable by up to 1 year jail or up to $1,000 fine.

• Defines "school employee" to include teachers, principals, school system employees, contractors, and school board members during meetings.

• Establishes aggravated assault and battery on school employees as a felony with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine.

• Requires schools to post notices warning of potential felony charges for aggravated assault or battery on school employees.

• Adds new liability exemption allowing education employees and school volunteers to use necessary and reasonable force to discipline students without liability during school attendance and activities.