HR 3465 · 106th Congress · Education

Teacher Liability Protection Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(1999-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Teacher Liability Protection Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new title XV, Teacher Liability Protection. Preempts State law, except where such law provides additional protection of teachers from liability. Makes 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 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans