This Stunning Legal Decision Might Lead to Increased Board Liability.

Essex, Nathan L.

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ERIC Number: EJ349178

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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This Stunning Legal Decision Might Lead to Increased Board Liability.

Essex, Nathan L.

American School Board Journal, v174 n3 p32-33 Mar 1987

In "Hosemann v. Oakland Unified School District," a California Superior Court ruled that Oakland public schools have an affirmative duty to alleviate crime and violence on school campuses. Both students and staff members are now protected against violent acts on school grounds. Guidelines are offered for school boards and administrators faced with similar liability problems. (MLH)

Descriptors: Boards of Education, Courts, Crime, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility, School Responsibility, School Safety, Torts, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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