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Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

“Deliberate Indifference” Claim for Ongoing Sexual Abuse of a Student by a Teacher Defeated by School District’s Investigative...

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Ricketts v. Titusville Area Sch. Dist., C.A. No. 21-129 Erie, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 162029 (W.D. Pa. September 13, 2023). A federal court dismissed a claim of deliberate indifference by a school district for ongoing sexual...more

Franczek P.C.

ISBE Releases New Resource Guide and FAQ Regarding Faith’s Law

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As we previously reported, under new School Code amendments made by Faith’s Law aimed to address sexual abuse prevention and response in schools, school districts, charter and non-public schools are required to implement new...more

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When School Districts Are Liable for Employee-Student Sexual Abuse under Title IX

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The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that school districts may only be liable for employee sexual misconduct when a school official has actual notice of the conduct. In C.S. v. Madison Metropolitan School District, the...more

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Top 6 Workplace Law Predictions for Education Employers – and What You Should Do to Prepare

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We recently provided our predictions for what education employers could expect to see in the area of workplace law over the next year as part of our FP Forecast series – but we had too many insights to fit into that edition....more

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“Back To School” Training: What Your School Should Focus On After This Offseason

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Spring training is a time-honored tradition for Major League Baseball. The league has long used springtime to fine tune the skills of returning players, while teaching new players about what the team expects of them....more

Pullman & Comley - School Law

Another Reason to Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect to DCF: Lawrence V. Weiner

We have repeatedly cautioned that those employees who are required by law to make reports to the Department of Children and Families [“DCF”] of suspected child abuse and neglect should always err on the side of caution and,...more

Pullman & Comley - School Law

Doe v. Wolcott: Child Abuse Mandated Reporters and School District Liability

Connecticut General Statute Section 17a-101a sets forth 1) the obligation of certain school employees to report to the Department of Children and Families whenever they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect. and...more

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