PREFILED NOV 19 2019
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REFERENCE TITLE: teacher immunity; student discipline |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session 2020
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HB 2016 |
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Introduced by Representative Fillmore
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AN ACT
amending section 15-516, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to school employees.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 15-516, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
15-516. Teacher immunity
A full‑time teacher who is employed by a school district or a charter school is immune from personal liability for all acts done and actions taken in good faith both in:
1. Evaluating or grading any student.
2. Disciplining any student if the teacher disciplines the student in accordance with law.