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Key Points Student injuries can stem from failures in school supervision, but many are also unavoidable accidents. Schools must exercise reasonable care, not perfect care, to protect students from different forms of injuries. Schools can face supervision or premises liability for reasonably foreseeable student injury. The fact that a student...
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Key Takeaways The role of school documentation in litigation cannot be overstated. School investigation records, school incident reports, supervision documentation, Title IX investigation records, bullying investigation records, communication records, operational records, and medical records all tell a deeper story. Expert interpretation of these documents may reveal school policy inconsistencies, supervision...
A jury in Essex County Superior Court recently returned a $30 million verdict against a New Jersey board of education and municipality, finding them liable for sexual abuse committed by a teacher in the 1990s. In this case study, the School Liability Expert Group examines the institutional issues and implications the...
The Rundown Managing religious identity vs. student rights in public schools entails protecting religious expression, not engaging in religious activities or favoring secular views over religious ones, or one religion over another, as an institution, and consistently addressing discriminatory harassment of religious and non-religious students. Schools should also consider parental...
The Rundown: DoDEA’s new cellphone restrictions require consistent policies, clear storage rules, and documented exceptions across all 161 schools. Poor implementation can create safety risks, disability-law concerns, parent disputes, due process claims, and uneven discipline. Schools can reduce liability by training staff, communicating clearly with families, monitoring enforcement, and aligning...
Schools and other organizations are on the front lines in protecting children and youth in their custody from harm. Teachers, counselors, coaches, and other employees are often the first to notice warning signs of child safety concerns. For this reason, institutions are expected to ensure their staff fulfill their mandatory reporting...