SB 5171 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, when school personnel become aware of facts or allegations regarding misconduct on school grounds by a student, teacher, or other school employees and reasonably believe that such misconduct, if proven, would constitute a criminal offense, the school shall immediately release such information to the local law enforcement agency.

Declares that willful failure to comply with this provision may constitute an offense under chapter 9A.76 RCW.

Provides that school personnel participating in good faith in complying with this provision are immune from any liability arising out of the release of information.