Duty of Care and School Liability

Duty of care goes beyond the classroom and lab, covering student safety in hallways, activities, travel, and school-sponsored events on and off campus.

A science lab fire at Barnegat High School highlights school safety, duty of care, fire prevention, and the impact of lab incidents on education.

School duty of care is a district-wide responsibility that begins before students arrive and continues through classrooms, athletics, and after-school programs.