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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 20 - Education » Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education » Article 18A - Liability of Educators for Disciplining Students

§ 20-2-1000. Limitation on Civil Damages for Disciplining Student; Frivolous or Nonmeritorious Actions; Legal Counsel for the Educator

As used in this Code section, the term “educator” means any principal, school administrator, teacher, school counselor, paraprofessional, school bus driver, volunteer assisting teachers in the classroom, tribunal members, or certificated professional personnel. No educator shall be liable for any civil damages for, or arising out of, any act or omission concerning, relating to, or […]

§ 20-2-1001. Limited Immunity From Criminal Liability

As used in this Code section, the term “educator” means any principal, school administrator, teacher, school counselor, paraprofessional, school bus driver, volunteer assisting teachers in the classroom, tribunal members, or certificated professional personnel. An educator shall be immune from criminal liability for any act or omission concerning, relating to, or resulting from the discipline of […]