— In Washington State, the Court of Appeals of Washington ruled that a school district has a special relationship with its students requiring their protection from foreseeable dangers. The court explained that the duty extends to students engaged in interscholastic sports. Therefore, the court refused to dismiss a case brought by parents of a student who died during a summer football conditioning workout. The parents alleged that the school failed to properly implement its emergency action plan, failed to comply with district policies, and failed to ensure that coaches complied with school rules. Harris v. Federal Way Public Schools
— In Ohio, the Governor announced the creation of the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council within the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC). The student-led Council will work to identify school safety concerns and develop innovative solutions to address them.
— In Florida, House Bill 235 was signed into law. Its provisions prohibit school personnel from using handcuffs, zip-ties, straightjackets or other devices on students. School resource officers, school safety officers, school guardians, or school security guards can use these mechanical restraints on students.
— In Nevada, teachers and staff in the Clark County School District are requesting new safety measures for schools after a violent attack on a schoolteacher. Employees and the teachers’ union are preparing a list of reforms, including updating camera systems, installing panic buttons, and increasing the number of school monitors and school safety officers.