Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-159
Cause of action against public institution of higher education for loss, damage, injury, or death from COVID-19 prohibited — Exceptions. [Repealed effective July 1, 2022. See Compiler's Note.]
Redline — September 30, 2020 → current.View current text →
Current — December 22, 2020
As of September 30, 2020
(1) All campuses of public higher education institutions operated by the board of regents or University of Tennessee board of trustees shall hold observances for Veterans Day on or near the day recognized as the national day of observance.
(2) It is the intent of the general assembly that students, faculty, and staff who are veterans be afforded the opportunity to participate in the campus observances without adverse action or absence.
There is no cause of action against a public institution of higher education for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19, as defined in § 29-34-802(a), unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the loss, damage, injury, or death was proximately caused by an act or omission of the institution or its employee or agent constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct. The requirements of § 29-34-802(c) apply to any such cause of action when applicable.
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