Analysis of Qualified Immunity for Texas Public School Professional Employees as Interpreted by the Texas Courts
Description:
This dissertation analyzed Texas appellate court decisions relating to whether educators' actions were incident to or within the scope of duties and involved the exercise of judgment or discretion in cases involving defamation, motor vehicle exceptions, and excessive force in discipline exceptions. The questions addressed were: (1) How have the Texas appellate courts interpreted Texas Education Code Section 22.051 in litigation against teachers and school administrators for defamation? (2) Ho…
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Date:
May 2009
Creator:
Carman, John Nathaniel
Partner:
UNT Libraries