– In Arkansas, the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by parents of a special needs child who was injured in school. The visually impaired child was injured at various times while at school…
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Safety Law News for May 12, 2023
– In California, the California Court of Appeal reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a student who was shot in the head by a gun brought to his seventh grade science class by a fellow student. The lawsuit…
Safety Law News for March 23, 2016
In Utah, police in Salt Lake City settle a lawsuit over “gang-profiling” on public school campuses. In Tennessee, the House of Representatives approved and moved along legislation allowing teachers and staff to carry guns at school for self-defense. In North…
Safety Law News for January 13, 2015
In Pennsylvania, the Luzerne County Public Schools reported a combined 1,146 offenses in 2010. Last year it was 584, and this year 565. Officials credit the decline to the decision to hire a full complement of School Police Officers —…
Safety Law News for 8/20/12
• Nebraska Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows Nebraska high school students are engaging is less risky behavior. • New York parents of filed a federal lawsuit against a school district, alleging educators did not take adequate steps to protect their…