New York S01611 makes it a class B misdemeanor to physically assault or threaten a school employee while they are performing their duties.

New York S01611 amends the penal law to classify as harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, any act of striking, shoving, kicking, or attempting to physically harm a school employee while they are engaged in their duties. This includes both public and private elementary and secondary schools. The bill excludes activities regulated by federal labor laws.

New York S01611 makes it a class B misdemeanor to physically assault or threaten a school employee while they are performing their duties.

New York S01611 amends the penal law to classify as harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, any act of striking, shoving, kicking, or attempting to physically harm a school employee while they are engaged in their duties. This includes both public and private elementary and secondary schools. The bill excludes activities regulated by federal labor laws.