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50 Years of ERIC
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School Officials' Liability Limited in Teacher-Student Harassment Case.
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Essex, Nathan L. – American Secondary Education, 1998
Based on the landmark "Gebser" Supreme Court decision, school officials may be held accountable when they are aware of alleged sexual misconduct involving a teacher and a student but fail to initiate corrective measures. Although districts have some latitude, they must follow guidelines and construct clear, enforceable policies. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Court Litigation, Definitions, Guidelines
Sexual Harassment: The Supreme Court Speaks.
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Mann, Richard L.; Hughes, William – American Secondary Education, 1998
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its June 1998 "Gebser" decision, held that school districts cannot be sued for damages under Title IX unless a school official knows about a teacher's sexual abuse of a student and fails to stop it. However, districts must comply with Title IX requirements and follow appropriate guidelines. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Federal Legislation