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Perspective

Aug. 12, 2011

New law to limit disruptions near schools

AB 123's practical impact on the ability of school administrators to control disruptions remains unclear. By Mark S. Williams and Rebecca P. Feil of Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP


By Mark S. Williams and Rebecca P. Feil


On August 3, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 123, a bill expanding the legal authority available to elementary and middle schools officials to prevent disruptions occurring on or adjacent to school grounds that threaten the physical safety of students. This law amends California Penal Code Section 626.8, which relates to school safety. The practical impact of this legislation on the ability of school administ...

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