HR 7710
Open Schools Responsibly Act
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```json { "summary": "The Open Schools Responsibly Act provides liability protection for elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It shields schools from lawsuits related to student, employee, or visitor harm resulting from COVID-19 exposure or infection, provided they followed applicable state and federal guidelines. However, this protection does not apply to instances of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless behavior. The law will expire on January 31, 2025.", "keyProvisions": [ "Protects schools from liability for COVID-19 related harm to students, employees, and visitors during the public health emergency.", "Liability protection applies if the school followed state and CDC guidelines.", "Exception
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Alexander X. Mooney
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