– In New Jersey, the United States District Court dismissed the lawsuit of a student who, “continued to go to school without a clear backpack” in violation of school policy. In upholding the school policy, the court stated that the…
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Safety Law News for March 6, 2023
— In Maryland, the United States District Court refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by students who alleged that they were improperly subjected to video recording at school without their knowledge or consent while they were dressing for school-sponsored event.…
Safety Law News for August 2, 2022
— In South Dakota, the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a teacher who was sued by parents for restraining and secluding students in a special education program. The court held the teacher’s habit…
Safety Law News for June 17, 2022
— In Colorado, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the adjudication of a student for possessing a handgun as a second-time juvenile offender and possessing a weapon on school grounds. The court rejected the argument of the student that the…
Safety Law News for 7/11/12
New York City is removing principals’ ability to suspend students for certain misbehaviors, including swearing. A teacher says that students, whose misbehavior is a cry for help, sometimes need to be removed. Two New Jersey students missed their senior prom…