§302A-1503 Donated school equipment and fixtures; repair and maintenance responsibility. (a) The department may accept donations of school equipment or fixtures on behalf of the department, individual schools, or school complexes. Donations that meet current educational specifications or exceed existing educational specifications shall be deemed acceptable in instances where the donations enhance the school environment or improve the administration of school programs in accordance with criteria established by the department pursuant to chapter 91.
(b) The department may accept a donation only if the equipment or fixture is useful to enhance the physical environment or safety of a school, or is a benefit to learning.
(c) The private source making a donation shall not be liable upon any claim for injury arising from the donated equipment or fixture; provided that this provision shall not affect the responsibility or liability of manufacturers of defective products nor shall it affect the responsibilities of negligent persons who cause dangerous conditions that result in injury. [L 1996, c 89, pt of §2; am L 2009, c 63, §3]