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HB 68

Public Schools - Children Suspected of a Crime of Violence - Prohibition on In-Person Attendance (Student Protection Act of 2025)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nino Mangione

Prohibits suspected student perpetrators of violent crimes from attending school in-person, requiring remote learning instead until investigation concludes.

Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 68

Legislative bill overview

HB 68 would prohibit students suspected of committing crimes of violence from attending in-person classes in public schools. Instead, such students would be required to participate in remote learning or alternative educational arrangements. The bill applies to students at any point where a crime of violence is suspected, pending investigation or adjudication.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects school safety policies and student rights, balancing concerns about protecting other students with access to education for those accused of crimes. It raises questions about due process, the burden on families, and whether remote learning adequately serves students' educational and developmental needs during critical periods.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: The bill restricts in-person attendance based on suspicion rather than conviction, which may violate constitutional protections against deprivation of rights without due process
  • Definition ambiguity: "Crimes of violence" may be broadly or narrowly defined, affecting how many students could be excluded and whether the threshold is appropriate
  • Educational equity: Remote-only learning may disadvantage students who lack reliable internet access, stable home environments, or benefit from in-person instruction and school support services
  • Administrative burden: Schools would need resources to arrange alternative learning while managing investigations and determining when restrictions should be lifted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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