Section 13-37-27 - Surrogate parent acting in place of parent--Immunity--Exceptions.
13-37-27. Surrogate parent acting in place of parent--Immunity--Exceptions. The surrogate parent may act in place of the parent in all matters relating to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of a child in need; and to the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child in need. The surrogate parent is immune from suit when acting in the capacity of a surrogate parent except for acts or omissions which are grossly negligent, wanton, reckless, or malicious.
Source: SL 1989, ch 150, § 2.