Brady Amendment Protects Teachers - Means Safer Schools and Better Education

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House will debate today Rep. Brady's safe schools amendment, the Teacher Liability Protection Act, during the consideration of House Resolution 1501 - Child Safety and Protection Act of 1999.

"Dedicated teachers trying to maintain a safe classroom shouldn't be afraid of bullies, with intimidating attorneys," said Brady. "When keeping order in the classroom the first call a teacher makes shouldn't be to her attorney, but to the student's parents."

The measure establishes a shield to protect teachers, principals, and other education professionals - including school districts - who take responsible action to maintain order, discipline and a positive education environment. The bill does not protect teachers when they engage in wanton and willful misconduct, criminal acts, violations of state and Federal civil rights laws, and inappropriate uses of drugs and alcohol.

"My goal is to take the lawyers out of the classrooms, to protect educators from frivolous lawsuits so that we have safe schools," says Brady.