Missouri Schools Could be Liable if Students or Staff Contract the Coronavirus

(Jefferson City) Some Missouri school districts have been discussing the potential liabilities they face if someone at school becomes infected with COVID-19.

State Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven was asked if Missouri will address the issue.

Governor Parson has not said whether he will call a special session to address Covid-19 liability issues for Missouri businesses and schools.

In May, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the governor to hold a special legislative session to deal with the growing problem of opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits.

The special session has been going on for over a month now and this topic has not been brought up.