Paul D. Coverdell Teacher Liability Protection Act of 2001
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 13, 2001)
Preempts State law, except where it provides additional protection of teachers from liability. Makes ESEA title XV inapplicable to any civil action in State court against a teacher in which all parties are citizens of the State if such State enacts a statute electing that ESEA title XV not apply.
Provides that no teacher in a school shall be liable for harm caused by an act or omission on behalf of the school if the teacher was acting within the scope of employment or responsibilities relating to providing educational services, subject to specified requirements and exceptions. Limits punitive damages and liability for non-economic loss.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1338-1339)
Who’s behind it
- Feb 13, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1338-1339)
Judiciary Committee - Feb 13, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1338)
- Feb 13, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate