This bill amends sections 13-910 and 81-8,219 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to allow certain tort claims related to the sexual assault of a child in school settings. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that exempt claims arising from sexual assaults of children that occur on school grounds, in vehicles owned or leased by schools, or during school-sponsored activities from the limitations imposed by the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and the State Tort Claims Act. The bill also harmonizes the language across both sections to ensure consistency in the treatment of these claims.

In addition to the new provisions regarding sexual assault claims, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to clarify existing language. For instance, it modifies the language surrounding claims related to assault and other torts, ensuring that the new exemptions for sexual assault claims are clearly articulated. The bill ultimately aims to enhance the legal recourse available to victims of such offenses within educational environments while maintaining the overall structure of the existing tort claims acts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13-910