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- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to authorizing school districts to establish policies prohibiting the wearing of gang-related apparel, markings or symbols
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor Ruben Diaz
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BILL NUMBER:A304
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing school districts to establish policies prohibiting the wear- ing of gang-related apparel, markings or symbols
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would authorize school districts to disallow the wearing of gang related apparel, marking or symbols.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 -amends subdivision 35 of the education law by requiring the establishment of a policy that prohibits students from wearing gang-related apparel, marking or symbols on school grounds.
Justification
Children learn best if they feel safe in their learning communities. This legislation would authorize school districts the authorization to create such an environment by disallowing symbols and/or apparel generally associated with gang membership.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A1627 Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become law.
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