2025 Session
Last amended: 1998 session
§ 121A.48 — Good Faith Exception
Plain-Language Summary
A student acting in good faith self-defense or defense of others may not be punished under the dismissal act.
121A.48 GOOD FAITH EXCEPTION.
A violation of the technical provisions of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, made in good faith, is not a defense to a disciplinary procedure under the act unless the pupil can demonstrate actual prejudice as a result of the violation.
History:
1Sp1995 c 3 art 9 s 30; 1Sp1997 c 4 art 7 s 29; 1998 c 397 art 9 s 26
History: History: 1Sp1995 c 3 art 9 s 30; 1Sp1997 c 4 art 7 s 29; 1998 c 397 art 9 s 26
Practical Notes
If a student can show they were defending themselves, the school may not suspend or expel them for that action.