Safety Law News for April 1, 2016

  • In Illinois, House Bill 5617 has been introduced.  If enacted into law it would limit student arrests during the school day, during school-sponsored events or in school vehicles unless the student has committed a felony.
  • In Minnesota, legislation has been proposed that would require public school districts to expel students who assault a teacher.  The Teacher Protection Act includes a provision that the expelled student cannot be returned to the classroom of the assaulted teacher unless the teacher agrees.