Negligence Principles in the School Context: New Challenges for the 'Careful Parent'

A. Wayne MacKay, Colleen M. M. Flood, Wayne Mackay

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    Abstract

    In this article the authors review general principles of negligence as they affect the practice of educators. They also discuss new challenges school face impacting civil liability, including: budget cut-backs; the increasing use of volunteers; school violence and harassment; and medical emergencies and conditions such as anaphylaxis and scent sensitivity. The article concludes with a discussion of some general considerations in the management of risks in schools, including a proactive plan of risk identification and assessment, along with weighting risks against their educational benefits.

    Original languageCanadian English
    JournalArticles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
    Publication statusPublished - Jan. 1 2001

    Keywords

    • Schools
    • Students
    • Parents
    • Parental Liability
    • Negligence
    • Civil Liability

    Disciplines

    • Education Law
    • Law
    • Torts

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