Bill toughens penalties for teacher assaults
February 12, 2009 by senatormcconnell
A South Carolina proposal aimed at protecting teachers and other school employees from student attacks has advanced.
Students who seriously injure a teacher on school grounds or at a school-sponsored event would be guilty of a felony. A conviction of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature could bring up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $5,000.
The Senate unanimously approved the measure 40-0 Tuesday and sent it to the House.
The bill also allows assaulted teachers to sue a convicted student.
It applies to students who are enrolled, on suspension or expelled from a school within a year. Employees covered by the bill include administrators, school bus drivers, substitutes and janitors.
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