HR 7710 · 116th Congress · Law

Open Schools Responsibly Act

Introduced 2020-07-21· Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3]· 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: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3670)(2020-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Open Schools Responsibly Act This bill limits civil liability for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education relating to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) suffered by a student, employee, or visitor. Specifically, a school or institution shall not be liable for such harm if the school or institution was in compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines. However, a school or institution may be liable for acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans