S 3343
Clarifies that school bus for purpose of upgraded penalties in "school zone" criminal drug laws includes any bus owned and operated by board of education or by private contractor.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that the enhanced criminal penalties for drug offenses in "school zone" areas apply to any school bus, regardless of whether it’s owned and operated by the Board of Education or a private contractor. It amends existing law to explicitly include these buses within the definition of "school property" for the purpose of these upgraded penalties. The bill also updates the definition of ‘school bus’ to include buses used for transporting students to and from school-related activities. This aims to ensure consistent enforcement of drug laws around school transportation.
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