Signed by Governor Brian Sandoval

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a school from disciplining certain students for simulating a firearm or other dangerous weapon.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a school from disciplining a student enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade for the following acts (Sec. 1):
• For simulating a firearm or dangerous weapon while playing;
• For wearing clothing or accessories that depict a firearm or dangerous weapon; or
• For expressing an opinion regarding a constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

• Specifies that simulating a firearm or dangerous weapon includes, but is not limited to, the following acts (Sec. 1):
• To brandish a partially consumed pastry or other food to simulate a firearm or dangerous weapon;
• To possess a toy firearm or toy dangerous weapon that is 2 inches or less in length;
• To use a finger or hand to simulate a firearm or dangerous weapon; or
• To draw a picture of a firearm or dangerous weapon.

• Authorizes a school to use disciplinary action in the following circumstances (Sec. 1);
• If the simulation “substantially” disrupts the educational environment at the school;
• If the simulation causes bodily harm to another individual; or
• If the simulation places another individual in “reasonable” fear of bodily harm.

Full Bill Text