SB 574 - Schroer, Nick
Provides that school boards and members of school boards are entitled to sovereign and official immunity
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2100S.01I
Title
SB 574
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 574 - This act provides that members of a school board shall be entitled to official immunity, which protects public officials against civil liability for injuries or damages arising from discretionary actions or omissions, including the casting or abstention of votes, within the scope of the official's authority. Additionally, this act provides that school boards shall be public entities for purposes of sovereign immunity.
KATIE O'BRIEN