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House Bill 1788 |
House Author: Hefner |
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Effective: 9-1-21 |
Senate Sponsor: Hughes et al. |
House Bill 1788 amends the Education Code to grant a public school district, open‑enrollment charter school, private school, and any security personnel employed by a district, charter school, or private school immunity from liability for any damages resulting from any reasonable action taken by the security personnel to maintain the safety of the school campus, including action relating to the possession or use of a firearm. The bill also grants a district, charter school, or private school immunity from liability for any damages resulting from any reasonable action taken by a district or school employee who has written permission from the district's board of trustees or the school's governing body to carry a firearm on campus.