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CA AB1384
Bill
Status
5/2/2019
Primary Sponsor
Patrick O'Donnell
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires reasonable efforts to implement and update the established policies and procedures.
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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.
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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.
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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