In order to provide teachers, principals and other school professionals the tools they need to maintain order, discipline and an appropriate environment, state and federal law provide certain liability protections. The federal liability protections preempt state law to the extent state law is inconsistent, but do not preempt state law that is consistent and provides additional protection from liability. Applicability of state and federal liability protections to specific circumstances shall be made on a case-by-case basis. Exceptions stated in state and federal law may reduce or preclude liability protection. Immunity for Enforcement of Discipline Code and Other Actions An act …
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- Last Adopted: April 8, 2010
Cross References:
- GCQF, Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff
- JK, Student Discipline and subcodes