— In Illinois, the Appellate Court of Illinois reversed the judgment of the circuit court and affirmed the decision of a school board to impose a one-year expulsion upon a student for bringing a fake handgun to school. The decision…
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Safety Law News for September 10, 2024
— In New York, the United States District Court approved the request of a group of parents suing an elementary-school administrator for “dozens of counts of child abuse,” to add on claims against others as well as the school district…
Safety Law News for January 22, 2015
The Snohomish, Washington School District has revised its school safety plan after the fatal shootings last year. It has developed close relationships with police, fire, and health agencies, as well as local FEMA around seven (7) key safety strategies. $45…
Safety Law News for 9/4/12
High schoolers say that guns and fights are normal to them, during a focus group in Washington state, and they discuss possible solutions. Extra security is posted at Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens High School, after a weekend shooting that left…
School Safety Law News for 4/25/12
Educators in Gaylord, Michigan explain what their safety procedures are and why they have made no security changes since the recent Chardon shooting. Michigan Crime Stoppers wants to make it safe for students to give tips to educators, because students…