Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 12-7.2: Educational intimidation

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Educational intimidation prohibits knowingly interfering with a chronically ill child's school attendance through physical harm, obstruction, or public humiliation. First offense is a Class C misdemeanor; repeat offenses are Class A misdemeanors.

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