Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SUMMARY: SB 316/CSFA
The bill would add to the current requirements in 20-2-751.4 regarding bullying and notice that by October 1, 2022, each local board shall ensure that students and parents are notified that some acts of bullying and cyberbullying may constitute stalking in violation of 16-5-90 which can result in a misdemeanor or felony criminal conviction and can be punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.
The bill also amends 16-5-90 to add that a person 18 or older convicted of stalking a minor is guilty of a high and aggravated misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000, be imprisoned up to 12 months, or both.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon signature of Governor |