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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 639

House Author:  Anderson, Charles "Doc" et al.

Effective:  5-26-17

Senate Sponsor:  Menéndez


            House Bill 639 amends the Education Code to authorize the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school to obtain accident, liability, or automobile insurance coverage to protect businesses, other entities, and students that provide or participate in a career and technology program. The bill establishes requirements relating to such coverage and entitles a student who participates in such a program to immunity from liability.