Q: My 8 y/o has been physically assaulted in class many times. Admin is aware and done nothing. Can I take legal action
A:
School systems are required to act upon reported acts of bullying. School systems have bullying forms posted on the websites and paper copies are available in the school buildings. This is the best way to document what is happening and to hopefully have administration swiftly take action.
If the school administration does not act on your report, you can escalate the concern to their supervisors at the central office level and to the Maryland State Department of Education.
Whether there is a personal injury claim depends on whether the school staff act on the report or not and whether there is any negligence on the school system's part that could be contributing to a child's injuries.
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