"An Act relating to minimum periods of imprisonment for the crime of assault in the fourth degree committed on school grounds, on a school bus, at a school-sponsored event, or at certain school district administration offices. "

Senate CS for CSHB 41(JUD) revises sentencing guidelines to require a 60-day mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for assaults in the fourth degree committed on:

• school grounds
• on a school bus
• at a school-sponsored event
• or at certain school district administration offices.

A message needs to be sent that violence of any kind will not be tolerated - especially when it pertains to school grounds and school functions. We must provide for safety of teachers, other school employees, as well as for children. This bill adds a giant step toward that safety. Your support of HB 41 is requested.

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