LD1222

An Act to Limit Sovereign Immunity for Schools and School Superintendents

Failed·6/9/25
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Limits sovereign immunity for school administrative units and superintendents in Maine for certain conduct.

This bill removes immunity under the Maine Tort Claims Act for school superintendents, school administrative units, or schools within the administrative unit's jurisdiction for certain conduct, including negligence, violations of state or federal education law, failure to ensure student safety, failure to report abuse or neglect of a student, willful misconduct, or criminal activity. It also requires school administrative units to indemnify their staff and employees, establish mandatory reporting policies regarding student safety, and carry liability insurance.

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

Reports READ.

Jun 9, 2025

House

On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.