Public K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions receiving public funds must operate their education programs and activities in a nondiscriminatory manner, free from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientat...
Children with disabilities in residential and therapeutic facilities are among those who are most vulnerable to abuse and other forms of harm. Protecting the safety of children and the facilities where they reside from costly litigation is achievable...
Removing police from schools has been part of the Black Lives Matter movement for years. Research shows that schools with a police presence are more likely to refer children to law enforcement, even for non-serious behaviors. According to the Educati...
The school has a duty to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the students and the staff who work in the building. With this duty in mind, the school must be proactive in addressing the physical environment. A school may be held liable if it...
All colleges and universities owe some level of care and have a duty to keep students reasonably safe while attending school and residing on campus. Colleges and universities have to plan and take proactive initiatives to minimize the incidence of vi...
In the field of education administration and student supervision, the current professional standard of care related to prevention, detection, investigation, and remediation of child sexual abuse and harassment is the result of a cumulative progressio...
Schools have a duty to protect students, faculty, and staff from harm arising from acts of violence, such as school shootings, when the harm is reasonably foreseeable. However, schools are not built like fortresses, nor should they be. It is not the ...
Part 1 of this series provided a general overview of the Title IX Amendments of 2020 (the new Title IX rule or the Final Rule), how they differ from previous amendments, a definition of sexual harassment, the role of the Title IX coordinator, and who...
Educating students is not the only responsibility of school districts. Federal and state laws require schools to be proactive about protecting the civil rights of their students and to foster a positive learning environment free from discriminatory h...
School Liability Expert Group provides consultation and expert witness services to plaintiff and defendant attorneys throughout the United States and Canada. Our court-qualified education administration and supervision experts, apply their experience, education, and training to the review and analysis of cases to determine the professional standard of care in schools, colleges, daycare centers, and other agencies responsible for the supervision and care of children in their custody. Our experts provide consultation from case inception to resolution, including expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony.
Our experts can conduct the review of school and agency management systems and evaluate program quality and compliance. This includes liability issues relating to school accidents, sexual harassment, and special education compliance. Our experts can make recommendations to help schools operate more effectively and efficiently and to minimize the risk of litigation.
At a parent’s request, our will review student records, assess current and potential school placement, and evaluate program quality. Reviews include school and education issues associated with child-custody matters and special education. School Liability Expert Group experts can review and assess issues related to bullying and harassment, helping parents and schools to resolve these concerns.
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