ERIC Number: EJ657245
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Policy and Tragedy.
Dowling-Sendor, Benjamin
American School Board Journal, v189 n12 p58-60 Dec 2002
Describes Wisconsin case involving the suicide of seventh-grade girl after principal suspended her for having a cigarette in her locker--disciplinary action required by school board policy. Parents sued claiming violation of their daughter's 14th Amendment rights and state negligence laws. Federal appellate court dismissed all claims; parents still can pursue negligence claims in state court. (PKP)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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