House Bill 1864

ARCHIVE (2003)

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DIGEST OF HB1864 (Updated February 26, 2003 11:13 AM - DI 84)

School students and employees. Makes changes relating to the policies a school may adopt concerning criminal history checks. Requires a prosecuting attorney to notify the state superintendent of public instruction and the employer when a licensed school employee is convicted of certain offenses. Makes changes in the grounds for which teachers' licenses may be revoked and contracts may be canceled. In a tort action against a governmental employee whose act or omission is in the scope of the employee's employment, provides that the governmental entity and employee are not liable for punitive damages and requires a governmental entity to pay a judgment of a claim or suit against the employee when the governmental entity has the opportunity to defend the employee. In a civil rights action against a governmental employee, requires a governmental entity to pay a judgment for punitive damages, compromise, or settlement against an employee when: (1) the act or omission causing the loss is in the scope of the employee's employment; (2) the governmental entity has the opportunity to defend the employee; and (3) the compromise or settlement is in the best interest of the governmental entity. Provides that a governmental entity or employee acting in the scope of employment is not liable if a loss results from an injury to a person assigned to a pretrial conditional release program. Provides civil immunity for making certain reports concerning a teacher. Changes the law concerning seduction of a child at least 16 years of age to add certain actions that constitute the offense and to expand coverage to all employees of a child's school.
Current Status:
 In Committee - 2nd House
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