53G-8-303. Investigation of complaint — Confidentiality — Immunity.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-8-303- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Corporal punishment: means the intentional infliction of physical pain upon the body of a student as a disciplinary measure. See Utah Code 53G-8-301
- School: means a public or private elementary school, secondary school, or preschool. See Utah Code 53G-8-301
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The reporting and investigation requirements of 6, apply to complaints on corporal punishment. |
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If a violation is confirmed, school authorities shall take prompt and appropriate action, including in-service training and other administrative action, to ensure against a repetition of the violation. |
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Reports made on violations of this part are subject to the same requirements of confidentiality as provided under Section 80-2-1005. |
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Any school or individual who in good faith makes a report or cooperates in an investigation by a school or authorized public agency concerning a violation of this part is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise result by reason of those actions. |
Amended by Chapter 335, 2022 General Session
