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Title II

Title II, Part C. Subpart 5 - Teacher Liability Protection
http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg33.html

Summary: The Paul D. Coverdell Teacher Protection Act of 2001 limits the financial liability of teachers, principals, and other school professionals for harm they may cause when acting on behalf of the school in disciplining students or maintaining classroom order.

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