In a civil action against an assistant principal, a Virginia jury awarded $10 million in damages to a former first-grade teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student. Garnering national attention, this case emphasizes the importance of school safety, timely reporting, and thorough investigations. Background in the Case On January 6, 2023, former first-grade teacher, Abigail Zwerner, was … [Read more...] about Virginia Teacher Shot By Student, Awarded $10 Million
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School Safety Requirements in Pennsylvania
In the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, school officials are once again hyperfocused on school safety. In Pennsylvania, Act 44 of 2018, enacted following the shooting at Parkland High School in Florida, established several school safety programs, notably the Safe2Say Something Program and mandatory safety training for school staff. Current … [Read more...] about School Safety Requirements in Pennsylvania
