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CA AB1384

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Donnell

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires governing boards of local educational agencies to establish health and safety policies and procedures consistent with federal, state, and local requirements and COVID-19-related guidelines published by the State Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Requires reasonable efforts to implement and update the established policies and procedures.

  • Exempts local educational agencies and their officers or employees from monetary liability and lawsuits for injuries related to COVID-19 infection, transmission, or the established policies and procedures, provided they meet the requirements in the bill.

  • Exceptions to liability protection include claims for gross negligence, reckless misconduct, intentional misconduct, or willful and wanton misconduct; employee workers' compensation claims; and existing statutory duties regarding workplace protections and employment discrimination.

  • Defines "COVID-19 pandemic" as the period during which a state or local emergency declaration related to COVID-19 remains in effect.

Legislative Description

Local educational agencies: liability for COVID-19-related injuries.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.

7/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/12/2019
Rules6/5/2019
Banking and Financial Institutions5/16/2019
Rules5/2/2019
Appropriations4/2/2019
Business and Professions3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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