5272.E AMH SANT LANG 229

ESB 5272 - H AMD 2096

By Representative Santos

ADOPTED 03/03/2026

On page 2, line 34, after "(2)" insert "If a public school student interferes as described in subsection (1) of this section, the interference is grounds for the student's emergency removal, subject to RCW 28A.600.015. If a public school student interferes as described in subsection (1) of this section during extracurricular athletic activities, the student may be excluded from participating in or attending that activity.

(3)"

Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 2, at the beginning of line 36, strike "$1,000, or imprisoned in jail not more than ((six months)) 364 days" and insert "$500, or imprisoned in jail not more than six months"

EFFECT:

 Provides that a public school student's actions that constitute the offense of Interference by Force or Violence are grounds for the student's emergency removal, and that if such conduct occurs during extracurricular athletic activities, the student may be excluded from participating in or attending that activity.

 Restores the maximum fine of $500 and maximum term of confinement of six months for the offense of Interference by Force or Violence.

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