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‘Safe Routes’ Webinar Covers District Liability With Crossing Guard, Walking Bus Programs
over an hour later, after the accident. Tis incident occurred on the very day the Safe Routes to
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School (SRTS) National Partnership hosted a webinar titled “Liability 201: Safe Routes to School and Liability Concerns.” Sara Zimmerman of SRTS said it is often difficult to discuss their programs with school administrators due to liability concerns surrounding walking school buses, crossing guards and remote drop-offs. “Te main way liability comes up is the concern about any
accidental injury to children that may occur during an SRTS activity,” said Zimmerman, who has a doctorate degree in law. Once schools take on a new area of responsibility, they may
increase their liability — but if the benefits outweigh the risks, it’s probably worth it, she noted. “You’re only liable if someone failed to act with reasonable
care, they were careless, and this carelessness resulted in injury,” she added.
£ Listen to the webinar at
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6-year-old walking to school in the Bronx was struck and injured in January by a school bus at an intersection normally manned by a crossing guard. School officials said the regular guard called in sick and the replacement guard showed up
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