California legal term
school employee in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “school employee” 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 employee” mean in California criminal law?
“school employee” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 245.5. (Cal. Penal Code § 241.6)
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