§ 49-50-1507. Evidentiary Value of Record Copies and Affidavits
The copy of the record shall be admissible in evidence to the same extent as though the original of the record were offered and the custodian had been present and testified to the matters stated in the affidavit. The affidavit shall be admissible in evidence and the matters stated in the affidavit shall be presumed […]
§ 49-50-1508. Requiring Personal Attendance of Custodian — Costs
Where the personal attendance of the custodian is required, the subpoena duces tecum shall contain a clause that reads: “The procedure authorized pursuant to § 49-50-1503 will not be deemed sufficient compliance with this subpoena.” Where both the personal attendance of the custodian and the production of the original record are required, the subpoena duces […]
§ 49-50-1509. Substitution and Preparation of Record Copies
In view of the property right of the educational institution in its records, original records may be withdrawn after introduction into evidence and copies substituted, unless otherwise directed for good cause by the court, judge, officer, body or tribunal conducting the hearing. The custodian may prepare copies of original records in advance of testifying for […]
§ 49-50-1601. Self-Administration of Pancreatic Enzymes
As used in this section: “Emergency care plan” (ECP) means a child-specific action plan to facilitate quick and appropriate responses for an individual emergency in the school setting; “Individualized healthcare plan” (IHP) means a written plan of care developed at the local level to outline the provision of student healthcare services intended to achieve specific […]
§ 49-50-1602. Assistance in Self-Administration of Medications — Administration of Glucagons and Anti-Seizure Medications by Volunteers — Possession and Self-Administration of Asthma-Reliever Inhalers — Diabetes Care
Notwithstanding any law, policy or guideline to the contrary, a local board of education or a governing board for a nonpublic school may permit an employee or a person under contract to the board to assist in self-administration of medications, under the following conditions: The student must be competent to self-administer nonprescription or prescription medication […]
§ 49-50-1408. Reports of Alleged Falsification, Waste or Mismanagement
Any person having knowledge of a knowing or willful falsification within the meaning of §§ 49-50-1404 and 49-50-1405 or the waste or mismanagement of public education funds may report or disclose the falsification, waste or mismanagement to the department of education or committee of the general assembly or individual official, member or employee of the […]
§ 49-50-1409. Civil Action Against Party Causing Disciplinary Action Against Reporting Person
Any person reporting under this part shall have a civil cause of action against any person or employer who causes a disciplinary action or threat of disciplinary action against the reporting person. An action commenced pursuant to this part may seek appropriate injunctive relief or damages for each violation of this section. A court, in […]
§ 49-50-1410. Collective Bargaining Agreements and Other Statutes
This part shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of a person under any collective bargaining agreement or as repealing any law now in force making it illegal for public employees or officials, elected or appointed, to violate certain statutes and providing a punishment for the violation. Proceedings under this part shall […]
§ 49-50-1411. Notice
LEAs shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep employees informed of their protections and rights under this part.
§ 49-50-1501. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Educational Records as Evidence Act.”