HB 2339
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s criminal code to specifically define and clarify aggravated assault. It expands the list of individuals who can be charged with aggravated assault when acting in their employment capacity, particularly focusing on school employees, including school crossing guards. The changes aim to provide clearer legal guidelines regarding assault charges in educational settings.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of aggravated assault.
- Includes school crossing guards as individuals who can be charged with aggravated assault.
- Specifically covers teaching staff members and school board members.
- Applies to employees of both public and private elementary and secondary schools.
- Covers student employees and parochial schools.
- Addresses employment relationships to the school.
Who is affected
- School employees (teachers, board members, student employees)
- School crossing guards
- Students
- Parents of students
- Law enforcement
Notable changes
- Clarifies the scope of aggravated assault charges involving school personnel.
- Explicitly includes school crossing guards as potentially subject to aggravated assault charges.
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