California · Education Code

EDC §74296: Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) In any action in which a court finds that any provision of this article is unlawful, or in any action challenging the implementation of this article, th

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This statute provides immunity from money damages for California Community Colleges officials and entities in lawsuits challenging the article, except for claims involving gross negligence or willful misconduct. The state must indemnify the partner district for related claims.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) In any action in which a court finds that any provision of this article is unlawful, or in any action challenging the implementation of this article, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the partner district, the Compton Community College District, and their respective officers, employees, and agents, are immune from the imposition of any award of money damages, including the award of attorney’s fees, except to the extent that any liability for those claims arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party claiming the immunity. (b) The state shall, from funds specifically appropriated for that purpose, indemnify and defend the partner district from and against any claims, other than claims based upon gross negligence or willful misconduct, arising out of its participation in the activities specified in this article.

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