Make it illegal for students to be in public places during school hours

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In Plain English

Students under 18 must attend school by state law. This new law makes it illegal for students to hang out in parks, restaurants, or streets during school hours. Police can cite students found in public places from 30 minutes after school starts until 30 minutes before it ends.

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Votes

Adopt Ordinance No. 16-10 N.S. making it unlawful for minors subject to compulsory education to be in public areas during school hours with certain exceptions

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

6 to 0

BatesAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
RogersAye
RittermanAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye

Public Comments

1 public comment — 1 spoken

  • Jerome SmithIn person