Bullying suits put schools in a bind
School districts across the country have faced lawsuits in recent years for failing to do more to prevent student-on-student bullying and harassment.
In the most recent local example, arguments are scheduled in federal court this month on such a suit filed against the Harrisburg School District by parents of a middle school student who was allegedly bullied.
Meanwhile, in the Eugene School District, parents of a Monroe Middle School seventh-grader have filed a lawsuit accusing the district of defaming their son and violating his rights by suspending him for alleged off-campus harassment of two younger, disabled students.
The two cases …
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