Exempts department of education from liability when a person employed by the department participates in parent teacher association type of activities. Makes that person personally liable for wilful acts committed during these activities.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§302A- Departmental exemption from liability; parent teacher association activities. The department of education and the State shall be exempt from liability for the actions of a person employed by the department of education when the person is participating in parent teacher association activities or related activities. The person shall be personally liable for wilful actions that the person commits while participating in these activities."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.