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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 51Ch. 3Art. 5§ 87708 Assault On College Staff

§ 87708 Assault On College Staff

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§ 87708 Assault On College Staff

Key Takeaways

  • •If a parent or guardian hits or yells at a college teacher or staff member in front of students, they can get in trouble with the law.
  • •It's also against the law to do this on college grounds or nearby public areas like sidewalks or streets.
  • •This rule applies even if the teacher or staff member is at another place for college-related work.

Example

A parent gets angry at a professor during a meeting on campus and starts shouting insults in front of students.

This parent could be charged with a misdemeanor because they abused a college employee in front of students and on college grounds.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 87708 Assault On College Staff

(a) Every parent, guardian, or other person who assaults or abuses any academic employee in the presence or hearing of a community college student is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any parent, guardian, or other person who assaults or abuses any academic employee in the presence of other community college personnel or students and at a place which is on community college premises or public sidewalks, streets, or other public ways adjacent to school premises, or at some other place where the employee is required to be in connection with assigned college activities is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1302, Sec. 121. Effective September 25, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

communityschoolemployeestudenthearingacademicmisdemeanorpresence

Related Statutes

  • § 87701 Legislative Leave For College Employees
  • § 87767 Academic Employee Study Leave
  • § 89342 Foster Youth College Support
  • § 87422 Academic Employee Exchange Limits
  • § 87706 Student Safety Liability Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87708.
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