Arizona SB1684 allows students or their parents to sue public schools for damages if the school fails to address bullying that results in serious.

Arizona SB1684 amends state law to permit students or their parents to bring a lawsuit against public schools for damages if the school fails to address bullying that results in serious physical injury. This applies if the school received a prior report of the bullying and negligently failed to act. The court may award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and damages to any claimant who substantially prevails in an action brought under this section.

Arizona SB1684 allows students or their parents to sue public schools for damages if the school fails to address bullying that results in serious.

Arizona SB1684 amends state law to permit students or their parents to bring a lawsuit against public schools for damages if the school fails to address bullying that results in serious physical injury. This applies if the school received a prior report of the bullying and negligently failed to act. The court may award reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and damages to any claimant who substantially prevails in an action brought under this section.