SUMMARY:  LC 29 5685S  Limits liability for school districts that enter into joint recreational use agreements with other public or private entities for the use of system-owned facilities.

REQUIREMENTS:  Such agreements:

• relate to authorizing private entities to access facilities of a school for the purposes of conducting or engaging in recreational, physical, or performing arts activities
• must set forth the terms and conditions of facility use
• include a hold-harmless provision in favor of the school district
• be revocable at any time by the school district
• require the entity to maintain and provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million

POINTS TO CONSIDER:  the school district shall not be deemed to have waived its sovereign immunity as to damages to persons or property arising out of the agreement.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 1, 2013 if approved by the General Assembly and Governor.