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EDUCATION EXPERT BLOG: EDUCATION LAW AND SCHOOL LIABILITY ISSUES

Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Disability Harassment, Discriminatory Harassment, Education Expert, Employment Discrimination, Harassment, Harassment/Bullying, Hazing, Racial Harassment, Restraint and Seclusion at Schools, School Liability Section 1983, School Management, School Police Violence, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Special Education, Standard of Professional Care, Student Rights, Title IX, Title VII, Uncategorized
January 30, 2020

Educating students is not the only responsibility of school districts. Federal and state laws require schools to be proactive about protecting the civil rights of their students and to foster a positive learning environment free from discriminatory harassment. Several federal laws — Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of...

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504 accomodation, 504 plan, Bullying, Campus Sexual Assault, Child Custody/School Review, Child/Student Supervision, College Sexual Violence, Critical Health Condition, Daycare Negligence, Education Expert, Employment Discrimination, Governmental Immunity, Harassment, Harassment/Bullying, Hazing, Injury of Special Education Students, Personal Injury, Private Schools, Restraint and Seclusion at Schools, School Gun Violence, School Liability Section 1983, School Management, School Negligence Lawsuit, School Police Violence, School Premises Liability, School Safety & Security, School Sports Injury, School Transportation Injury, School Violence, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Special Education, Standard of Professional Care, Student Rights, Teacher Employment Discrimination, Title IX, Title VII, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
July 25, 2017

Parents are responsible for the protection and care of their children, and there may be legal consequences if a parent negligently fails to take reasonable steps to protect his or her child from harm. As with parents, entities and agencies charged with the care and supervision of children are responsible...

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Education Expert, Employment Discrimination, Harassment, Private Schools, School Management, Sexual Harassment, Teacher Employment Discrimination, Title VII, Uncategorized
January 22, 2015

Employment decisions in public and private schools should be based on qualifications, performance, merit, and seniority, rather than race, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. Teachers and other school personnel can sue for employment discrimination if they are wrongfully dismissed or demoted, if they were prevented from initially obtaining...

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