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KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 1: Identify Legal Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks

Guideline:

Local, state, and federal constitutional requirements, statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions impact the risks, rights, and responsibilities of school staff members in maintaining a safe school environment. School policies also have a role in establishing liability and affecting school staff member responsibilities. School staff members seeking to avoid liability for acts related to school violence, including the steps taken to prevent it, should be familiar with these legal requirements. The information presented here is not intended as legal guidance. For proper legal guidance, district leadership should contact their legal counsel.

Guidelines Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence _EXTERNAL_LINK

Prepared by the International Chiefs of Police, this guide offers legal considerations for school officials when taking action to prevent or respond to violence situations. Before acting, school officials should consult with legal counsel.

Guidelines School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools _EXTERNAL_LINK

This resource is part of Education Northwest's series of safe schools guidebooks. This guide addresses School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools.

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