Gang-Related Legislation by Subject
(Laws Updated Through December 2017)
Schools and Education
Ala. Code § 41-15B-2.2. Allocation of trust fund revenues.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-709. Offenses committed in school safety zone; sentences; definitions.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-104. Mental health screening; consent; form; exemption.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-110. Rights of students at public educational institutions; limitations; definition.
Ark. Code § 6-15-1005. Safe, equitable, and accountable public schools.
Ark. Code § 6-15-1303. Safe Schools Initiative Act.
Cal. Ed. Code § 234.5 (LexisNexis). ["Additional information on Internet Web site; Posting of list of statewide resources"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32261 (LexisNexis). [Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985: "Legislative findings, declaration, intent; Definitions"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32265 (LexisNexis). ["Sponsorship of regional conferences; Topics"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32270 (LexisNexis). ["Establishment of statewide school safety cadre; Purpose; Appointment of professionals to cadre; Training of representatives"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32282 (LexisNexis). ["Contents of comprehensive school safety plan; Use of existing resources and handbook; Grants for implementation; Evaluation and amendment; Submission for approval"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 35183 (LexisNexis). ["Legislative declaration regarding gang regalia, gang-related apparel and gang affiliation; Adoption and enforcement of reasonable dress code policy; Schoolwide uniforms"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 51264 (LexisNexis). ["Guidelines for incorporating in-service training in gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse prevention; Assistance in developing in-service training programs and qualifying for funding; Encouragement to develop single plan; Consultation with California Emergency Management Agency"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 51265 (LexisNexis). ["Priority to be given to gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse prevention in–service training programs"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 51266 (LexisNexis). ["Model gang violence suppression and substance abuse prevention curriculum"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 51266.5 (LexisNexis). ["Use of curriculum in rural school settings"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.22 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2022}). ["Street gang"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 5087 (LexisNexis). ["Advisory committee"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.65 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). ["Gang violence prevention curriculum; Prevention and intervention services"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 601 (LexisNexis). ["Persons subject to jurisdiction of court as ward for refusal to obey orders of parents, violation of curfew, or truancy"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 727.7 (LexisNexis). ["Court order to attend antigang violence parenting classes; Costs"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 746 (LexisNexis). ["Selection of minors to participate in program; Factors"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 827 (LexisNexis). ["Limited dissemination of records; Misdemeanor violation of confidentiality provisions"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 18221 (LexisNexis). ["Use of funds to service children who are habitual truants, runaways, at risk of being wards of court, or under juvenile court supervision or supervision of the probation department"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-120 (LexisNexis). ["Rights of free expression for public school students"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-7-604.5 (LexisNexis). ["Alternative education campuses - criteria - application - rule-making - definition"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-25-102 (LexisNexis). [Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act: "Legislative declaration"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-25-103 (LexisNexis). Definitions [Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-25-104.5 (LexisNexis). ["Law-related education program - creation"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-31-109.1 (LexisNexis). ["Board of education - specific powers and duties - safe school plan - conduct and discipline code - safe school reporting requirements - school response framework - school resource officers - definitions - repeal"]
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-16b. Prescribed courses of study
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233c. Suspension of pupils
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233d. Expulsion of pupils
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4161. Definitions. [Regulatory Provisions for Nonacademic Training and Related Resources]
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4162. Child safety awareness, prevention, and other nonacademic trainings.
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4164. School bullying awareness and prevention; criminal youth gang detection.
D.C. Code § 5–132.01. Definitions. [Contracting Procedures for Public School Security]
D.C. Code § 5–132.02. Establishment of the Metropolitan Police Department School Safety Division; functions of the School Safety Division.
D.C. Code § 5–132.03. Training for school security personnel.
D.C. Code § 5–132.21. School safe passage emergency zones.
Fla. Stat. § 435.04. Level 2 screening standards.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.78. Standard student attire incentive payments.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.315. Disqualification from employment.
Ga. Code Ann. § 20-8-6 (LexisNexis). ["Reports of criminal gang activity on or adjacent to campus"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 35-8-7 (LexisNexis). ["Powers and duties of council generally"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 35-8-27 (LexisNexis). ["Training requirements for school resource officers"]
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/10-21.4a. Principals and assistant principals—Duties.
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/22-20. ["Report by law enforcement agencies"]
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/34-8.1. Principals.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/12-2. Aggravated assault.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/12-6.4. Criminal street gang recruitment on school grounds or public property adjacent to school grounds and criminal street gang recruitment of a minor.
Ind. Code § 5-2-10.1-2. Purpose and composition of fund; grant priorities and amounts.
Ind. Code § 5-2-10.1-11. School safety specialist training and certification program.
Ind. Code § 5-2-10.1-12. Safe school committees; school plans; copies of floor plans to law enforcement agency and fire department.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-2.8. "Criminal organization" defined.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-12. Identification, development, and availability of model education materials on criminal organization activity.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-1. [Applicability: Criminal Gang Measures in Schools]
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-1. Application [Criminal Gang Measures].
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-2. Establishment of written policy.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-3. Publication of policy.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-4. Establishment of education programs.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-5. Establishment of criminal organization intervention program.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18-6. Reporting requirements.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-10.5. Criminal organization activity; duty to report; maintaining safe school environment.
Ind. Code § 31-37-4-3. Law enforcement notification to schools of student arrests.
Ind. Code § 31-37-19-17. Delinquent acts involving criminal mischief or use of graffiti; suspension of operator's license or invalidation of learner's permit.
Ind. Code § 35-43-1-2. Criminal mischief; institutional criminal mischief; controlled substances criminal mischief.
Iowa Code § 279.58. School dress code policies.
La. Stat. Ann. § 17:13.1. Crime Prevention in Schools Act
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-803. Criminal gang activity -- Schools.
Md. Code, Ed. Law § 7-303. Arrest for reportable offense
Md. Code, Ed. Law § 7-303. Arrest for Reportable Offense
Md. Code, Ed. Law § 7-424.2. Gangs and gang activity
Md. Code, Ed. Law § 7-424.2. Gangs and gang activity
Mich. Comp. Laws § 380.1310a. Report
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-82. Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools Grant Program established; purpose; use of funds
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-11-55. Code of Student Conduct
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 160.530. Eligibility for state aid, allocation of funds to professional development committee--statewide areas of critical need, funds--success leads to success grant program created, purpose--listing of expenditures
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 161.650. Department to Identify and Adopt Violence Prevention Program, District to Administer—State Board to Adopt Violence Prevention Program—Duties—Administered How—Funding
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 206.125. Damage of Property Used for Purpose of Religion, for Burial or Memorializing Dead, for Education, as Transportation Facility, as Public Transportation Vehicle or as Community Center; Damage of Personal Property Contained Therein; Penalty; Restitution
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 386.855. Authorization to establish policy of uniforms for pupils and dress code for educational personnel; financial assistance for pupils to purchase uniforms [Substituted in revision for Nev. Rev. Stat. § 392.415].
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 386.855. Authorization to establish policy of uniforms for pupils and dress code for educational personnel; financial assistance for pupils to purchase uniforms.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 388.532. Development of Programs
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 392.4635. Policy for Prohibition of Activities of Criminal Gangs on School Property
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 18A:35-4.26. Instruction in gang violence prevention; required for elementary school
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 34:15F-13. Development, administration of program
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-4.7. Gang education seminars for school administrators
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-4.7. Gang Education Seminars for School Administrators
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.27A. Dissemination of Criminal Intelligence Information
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-105.55. Establish Task Force for Safer Schools
70 Okla. Stat. tit. § 5-146.1. School Employees—Notification of Suspected Gang Activity
Or. Rev. Stat. § 336.109. Policy to Reduce Gang Involvement, Violent Activities, and Drug Abuse
Or. Rev. Stat. § 417.847. Youth Development Council; purpose; members; duties and authority; rules
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-19. After-School Alternative Program—Legislative Intent
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-19.1. After-School Alternative Program—Purpose—Duration
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-40-111. Charter school, Alternative Education Campus
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1027. Gang Awareness Education; Elementary and Middle School
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules
Tex. Edu. Code § 37.110. Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones
Tex. Edu. Code § 51.973. Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones
Tex. Educ. Code § 33.006. School Counselors; General Duties
Tex. Educ. Code § 37.121. Fraternities, Sororities, Secret Societies, and Gangs
Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 42.064. Information Regarding Gang-Free Zones
Tex. Pen. Code § 28.08. Graffiti
Tex. Pen. Code § 71.028. Gang-Free Zones
Utah Code § 53A-11-902. Conduct and Discipline Policies and Procedures [Renumbered to Section 53G-8-203]
Utah Code § 53A-15-603. Gang Prevention and Intervention Policies
Utah Code § 53A-15-1102. Uniforms in Schools—Legislative Finding—Policies (Renumbered to Section 53G-7-802]
Utah Code § 53F-2-410. Enhancement for At-Risk Students Program
Utah Code § 53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools — Legislative finding — Policies
Utah Code § 53G-7-802. Uniforms in Schools—Legislative Finding—Policies
Utah Code § 53G-8-203. Conduct and Discipline Policies and Procedures
Utah Code § 78A-6-117. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases -- Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court
Utah Code 53F-2-410. Enhancement for At-Risk Students Program
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-260. Intake; Petition; Investigation
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-330.1. Serious or Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program; definition; disclosure of information; penalty
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.3:3. Enhanced Punishment for Gang Activity Taking Place in a Gang-Free Zone; Penalties
Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.1. Report of Arrest of School Employees and Adult Students for Certain Offenses
Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-199.5. After School Programs for At-Risk Students
Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-279.6. Board of Education Guidelines and Model Policies for Codes of Student Conduct; School Board Regulations
Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-10. Powers and Duties of Director
Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.46.120. Criminal Gang Intimidation
Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.225.225. Applications From School Employees' Children, Nonresident Students, or Students Receiving Home-Based Instruction to Attend District School—Acceptance and Rejection Standards—Notification
Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.300.136. Educational Opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee -- Policy and strategy recommendations
Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.300.490. Task Force on Gangs in Schools—Reports.
Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.600.455. Gang Activity—Suspension or Expulsion
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.70.550. Public health services improvement plan - Contents
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.020. Gang Risk Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs—Request for Proposals
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.030. Gang Risk Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs—Scope
Wash. Rev. Code § 72,05.425. Student records and information -- Necessary for risk assessment, security classification, and proper placement