May 18, 2008
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Liability & Legal System


Public schools function in a complex legal environment. They must comply with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and judicial legal requirements at the federal, state, and local levels. They may encounter liability claims from any part of this system. This section contains information on the American legal system generally and on general issues of the liability and immunity of public school systems, including insurance.

Resources

  • Amicus Briefs category type content icon
    Read NSBA's amicus briefs on the legal system and issues of school system liability.
  • Resources category type content icon
    Find websites, books, and other informative sources on the American legal system and school system liability in general.
  • News category type content icon
    News and articles on how the American legal system relates to public schools and on issues of school system liability.
  • Recent Cases category type content icon
    Summaries of recent court decisions concerning the legal system and issues of school system liability.