HB231 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

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

Summary

Requires the court to notify a school when a student commits first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property, and requires the school to impose at least a 30-day suspension or detention.

What This Bill Does

If a student is adjudicated delinquent or convicted of first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property, the court must notify the student's school. The school (district or private) must discipline the student and impose at least a 30-day suspension or detention. The confidentiality of records remains in effect, and the law becomes operative after a set delay following enactment.

Who It Affects

• Students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade who commit first- or second-degree assault on another student on school property and are adjudicated delinquent or convicted.
• Schools and school districts (and private schools) that receive the court's written notice and are required to discipline the student with a minimum 30-day suspension or detention.

Key Provisions

• If a student is adjudicated delinquent or convicted of assault in the first or second degree on another student on school property, the court must provide written notice to the district superintendent or private school principal.
• The superintendent or principal must discipline the student and impose at least a 30-day suspension or detention.
• The confidentiality provisions in state law remain applicable and are not waived by this act.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

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