Virginia § 8.01-220.1:2 - Civil immunity for teachers under certain circumstances
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-220.1:2 — Civil immunity for teachers under certain circumstances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-220.1:2. Civil immunity for teachers under certain circumstances
A. Any teacher employed by a local school board in the Commonwealth shall not be liable for any civil damages for any acts or omissions resulting from the supervision, care or discipline of students when such acts or omissions are within such teacher's scope of employment and are taken in good faith in the course of supervision, care or discipline of students, unless such acts or omissions were the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
B. No school employee or school volunteer shall be liable for any civil damages arising from the prompt good faith reporting of alleged acts of bullying or crimes against others to the appropriate school official in compliance with §§ 22.1-279.6 and 22.1-291.4 and specified procedures.
C. This section shall not be construed to limit, withdraw, or overturn any defense or immunity already existing in statutory or common law, to affect any claim occurring prior to the effective date of this law, or to prohibit any person subject to bullying or a criminal act from seeking redress under any other provision of law.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8.01-220.1:2 ("Civil immunity for teachers under certain circumstances") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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