Florida Statutes 800.101 – Offenses against students by authority figures
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(1) As used in this section, the term:
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(d) and Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(a)
(a) “Authority figure” means a person 18 years of age or older who is employed by, volunteering at, or under contract with a school, including school resource officers as provided in s. 1006.12.
Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the second degree | up to 15 years | up to $10,000 |
| misdemeanor of the first degree | up to 1 year | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 800.101
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) “School” has the same meaning as provided in s. 1003.01 and includes a private school as defined in s. 1002.01, a voluntary prekindergarten education program as described in s. 1002.53(3), early learning programs, a public school as described in s. 402.3025(1), the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, and the Florida Virtual School established under s. 1002.37. The term does not include a facility dedicated exclusively to the education of adults.
(c) “Student” means a person who is enrolled at a school.
(2) An authority figure shall not solicit or engage in:
(a) Sexual conduct;
(b) A relationship of a romantic nature; or
(c) Lewd conduct
with a student.
(3) A person who violates subsection (2) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(4) Subsection (2) does not apply to conduct constituting an offense that is subject to reclassification under s. 775.0862.
(5)(a) A person who is required to report a violation of subsection (2) and who knowingly or willfully fails to do so, or who knowingly or willfully prevents another person from doing so, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.