Bullying lawsuits reshape school liability debate nationwide
Lawmakers push a statewide bullying hotline as courts have held districts liable after student harassment. In the Nabozny case the district paid 900000 after an appeals court found fault. Since then districts in New York Minnesota and California have faced large settlements and policy changes.
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Notable bullying lawsuits shape school protections
Nabozny v. Podiesny found schools must protect gay students from harassment, with a $900,000 settlement. Tehachapi case spurred California Safe Place to Learn Act effective July 9. Anoka-Hennepin settlement created a five year DOJ partnership to improve climate. Parents Action League formed amid board resignation over the deal.
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UNI hosts Bully panel with writer director at Sabin Hall
Cedar Falls UNI hosts a 4 p.m. Tuesday panel in Sabin Auditorium featuring Lee Hirsch the film director and Cynthia Lowen producer writer on the documentary Bully The screening open to the public and filmed in Sioux City with Cedar Falls Waterloo and UNI educators weighing prevention strategies and community impact
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