Connecticut has been proactive in addressing school bullying. In June 2008, Connecticut enacted a new law requiring each school district to develop and implement a bullying policy and intervention strategy. Then in July 2011, Connecticut passed additional legislation to prevent school bullying and ensure that every child has the right to learn in public school…
Facts: An 8th grade student injured her leg during recess on a school playground when she ran into a steel post. The family sued the school and the New Haven Board of Education alleging failure to supervise the student, failure to inspect the school premises and failure to warn of a dangerous condition on the…