# KRS § 320.242: 320.242 Immunity from liability of board members and employees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C320_S320.242

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 320.242
- **Heading:** 320.242 Immunity from liability of board members and employees
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 320 / Section 320.242

## Text

320.242 Immunity from liability of board members and employees.

There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages

shall arise against, any current or former member, officer, administrator, agent, or

employee of the board, either as a part of the board's operation or as an individual, as the

result of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision relating to official duties

undertaken or performed within the scope of the function of the board, except where

actual malice or willful misconduct is shown. A person bringing an action under this

section shall prove its elements by clear and convincing evidence.

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