SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 1673

BYRepresentatives Wang, Peery and P. King 

Changing provisions relating to abuse of teachers.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 23, 1989

Senate Staff:Susan Finkel (786-7483)

AS OF MARCH 16, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The State Court of Appeals, in interpreting a statute making it a misdemeanor to insult or abuse a teacher, has found the law to be too vague.

SUMMARY:

It is a misdemeanor to use language that tends to incite an immediate breach of peace against a school employee anywhere on school property or while the employee is carrying out his or her assigned duties.  The penalty shall be a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested