Many K-12 schools, colleges, and universities rely on releases to educate students and parents about an activity’s risks and to transfer or share liability. But releases signed by or on behalf of minors are not enforceable in most states. To effectively use releases when dealing with minors, follow the practices recommended in this piece.
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This checklist covers items that K-12 schools should consider when creating or revising nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures related to sexual harassment of employees, students, and other minors. It is based on federal legal requirements and United Educators' recommendations derived from research and claims experience.
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Educational institutions must issue the appropriate supportive measures, remedies, and sanctions when sexual harassment is reported. This checklist identifies steps institutions should take once a report of sexual harassment is received to support the complainant, the respondent, and the broader study body.
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A checklist highlighting best practices for conducting investigation of student and employee complaints of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking.
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