Expands the definition of special victim to include school employees and volunteers

This bill expands the legal definition of a "special victim" in Missouri to include school employees and volunteers who are assaulted while performing their job duties. By adding this group to the existing list, the law ensures that crimes committed against educators, administrators, and support staff receive the same legal protections and sentencing enhancements as those committed against other designated victims like law enforcement or emergency workers. The change directly affects anyone working within a school district or a contracted pupil transportation company, broadening the scope of individuals eligible for specific legal considerations during criminal proceedings.