Schools make safety plans after student offenses against same-school victims

A student who meets the law's definition must follow a safety plan developed by the school. The student must be enrolled at the same school as the victim and must have been adjudicated delinquent as a juvenile or convicted as an adult of a covered sexual offense against that student. The plan may include no contact, a transfer, separation during school activities, or other steps school leaders consider appropriate. For a misdemeanor, school leaders must review the offense before deciding whether an expulsion hearing is warranted. Any expulsion hearing must provide the student due process under the law. The student must follow the plan while enrolled at the same school as the victim.

The school must set how long any separation in the safety plan lasts and review the plan when the victim or guardian requests it. A victim or the victim's legal guardian or custodian may request a review of the safety plan. The school must consider the victim's well-being, the offense, the student's age and response to recommended programs, and input from listed people and professionals. The school may also consider other factors it considers appropriate. A review request may seek to change or remove restrictions.

The juvenile court or state's attorney must send the school district superintendent a copy of the court decision. This applies after a juvenile court adjudication or adult conviction for a covered sexual offense against another student enrolled in the same school. The victim's name may be included only with the victim's consent. The record sent to the district is confidential under state law. The copy must be provided upon the juvenile adjudication or adult conviction.