Ch. 556

LAWS OF MARYLAND

dismissal, disciplinary, administrative, or judicial proceeding
relating to a school system employee that results from these
actions is immune from any civil liability if his action is:

(1)  In the performance of his duties;

(2)  In the scope of his employment; and

(3)  Without malice.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved May 27, 1988.

AN ACT concerning

CHAPTER 556
(House Bill 1185)

Immunity for School Staff

FOR the purpose of providing certain individuals with immunity
from civil liability for making certain reports, if the
individual has reasonable grounds to suspect that a student
is under the influence of, in possession of, or involved in
the illegal sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages or a
controlled dangerous substance; and making certain stylistic
changes.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Education

Section 6-109

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1985 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Education

6-109.

(a) [Whether or not he receives compensation for his
services, a teacher, guidance counselor, or member of the
administrative or educational staff of any public, private, or

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