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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 80(R)

House Bill 776

House Author:  Dutton

Effective:  9-1-07

Senate Sponsor:  Janek


            House Bill 776 amends the Family Code to provide that, if a child who is a student is taken into custody under the juvenile justice system while the child's school is in session, the child may be delivered to the principal, the principal's designee, or a peace officer at the school if the school official agrees to assume responsibility for the child for the remainder of the day.