School safety.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Pending Referral
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes a technical change to California law regarding school safety. It clarifies that school districts can establish a school police department and employ peace officers to ensure the safety of students and school property. The bill also outlines requirements for the qualifications of school chiefs of police and allows for the assignment of school police reserve officers. Finally, it directs the legislature to evaluate the presence of law enforcement on school campuses and consider alternative approaches to pupil safety, potentially shifting resources to support services like mental health.
Key provisions
- School districts can establish a school police department.
- School districts can employ peace officers to ensure student and property safety.
- Chiefs of security and school chiefs of police must meet specific qualifications, including prior law enforcement experience or training.
- School districts can utilize school police reserve officers.
- The legislature should evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement on school campuses.
- Districts may consider reallocating resources from police departments to pupil support services.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Students
- School personnel
- Peace officers
- Local educational agencies
Notable changes
- Clarifies the authority for establishing a school police department.
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