HB 2015 Summary

• Prohibits school district and charter school employees from using school time to espouse political ideology or religious beliefs unless germane to the subject matter of the class or activity, with violations subject to discipline including termination of employment.

• Establishes that parents of enrolled children, the attorney general, or county attorneys may initiate civil suits in superior court against those who violate restrictions on using school resources to influence elections.

• Sets civil penalties up to $5,000 plus reimbursement of misused monies for knowing violations, with penalties paid by the violator and misused funds returned to the school district or charter school.

• Directs the attorney general to publish detailed guidelines regarding prohibited activities related to using school resources to influence elections or advocate for pending legislation.

• Allocates collected penalties based on who initiated the suit: to the attorney general's office, county treasurer, or state general fund for suits initiated by the attorney general, county attorney, or parent respectively.