Insult or abuse of teacher

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  1. (a)

    1. (1) It is unlawful during regular school hours and in a place where a public school employee is required to be in the course of his or her duties for any person to address a public school employee using language that in its common acceptation is calculated to:

      1. (A) Cause a breach of the peace;

      2. (B) Materially and substantially interfere with the operation of the school; or

      3. (C) Arouse the person to whom it is addressed to anger to the extent likely to cause imminent retaliation.

    2. (2) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction be liable for a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).

  2. (b) Each school district shall report to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education any prosecutions within the school districts under this section.


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