California legal term
School activity in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “School activity” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “School activity” mean in California criminal law?
“School activity” means and includes any school session, any extracurricular activity or event sponsored by or participated in by the school, and the 30-minute periods immediately preceding and following any session, activity, or event. (Cal. Penal Code § 626.85)
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