HB614 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

School violence, assault committed by student against another student on school property, mandatory school discipline

Summary

The bill requires courts to notify a school when a K-12 student commits first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property and requires the school to discipline the student with at least a 30-day suspension or detention.

What This Bill Does

If a student in kindergarten through 12th grade is adjudicated delinquent or convicted of first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property, the court must send written notice to the appropriate school administrator. The school must discipline the student, with a minimum of 30 days of suspension or detention. The bill preserves existing confidentiality rules for student records, applies to both public and private schools, and becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Students enrolled in K-12 schools who commit first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property, who would trigger court notification and mandatory school discipline.
• School administrators and districts (including private schools) who must receive court notifications and carry out the mandated discipline; courts also have a role in providing the notification.

Key Provisions

• Requires the court to notify the school (district superintendent or private school principal) when a student commits first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property.
• Requires the school to discipline the student with at least a 30-day suspension or detention.
• Maintains confidentiality protections for student records and communications.
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

School Violence