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HB 0726 - Education; population provision related to applicability of the term "campus"; repeal

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Sims, Chuck 169th
Last Action: 2/26/2014 - House Committee Favorably Reported
House Committee: HEd
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 40 0431  Amends Code Section 20-8-1 related to campus police officers.  Defines 'campus' as the grounds and buildings of a school or training facility operated by or under the authority of the State Board of Education.  The definition also includes any public or private property within 500 yards of the property of an educational facility and one-quarter mile of any public street or public sidewalk connecting different buildings of such educational facility.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and signature by the Governor.


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