Chapter 71 of Section 71, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following subsections
Definitions:
Community Based Organization-means a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that—
(A) is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and
(B) provides educational or related services to individuals in the community
Non-service hours-hours that are defined and posted by the community based organizations when the public facilities are not in use by their programs or any subsidiaries of said Community Based Organization
Except as provided in this section, a school district [and school personnel] [is/are] not liable for any loss or injury arising from the use of indoor or outdoor school property and facilities made available for public recreation or sport during non-school hours. Nothing in this section limits the liability of a school district [and school personnel] for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity; or acts or omissions constituting gross, willful or wanton negligence.
Except as provided in this section, a community based organization as defined by as defined above [and community organization personnel] [is/are] not liable for any loss or injury arising from the use of outdoor property and facilities made available for public recreation or sport during non-service hours
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