Reps. McCravy and Hiott propose the following amendment (LC-3728.WAB0081H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by adding:

Section 59-29-680.There is a private cause of action that any parent or guardian may bring against a school district for any violation of this article. An action under this article may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the person commencing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies. A parent or guradian who successfully asserts a claim against a school district under this article may recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.