This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.
The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.
Task 1: Identify Legal Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks
This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.
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.
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