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School Law

School Law. By: Abbey Bradley. Edward Donohue vs. Copiague Union School District. 408 N.Y.S.2d 584 (1977), aff'd , 407 N.Y.S.2d 874 (1978), aff'd , 391 N.E.2d 1352 (N.Y. 1979). Donohue vs. Copiague. Edward Donohue Graduated from CUSD. Copiague Union School District (CUSD). Complaint.

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School Law

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  1. School Law By: Abbey Bradley

  2. Edward Donohue vs.Copiague Union School District 408 N.Y.S.2d 584 (1977), aff'd, 407 N.Y.S.2d 874 (1978), aff'd, 391 N.E.2d 1352 (N.Y. 1979).

  3. Donohue vs. Copiague • Edward Donohue • Graduated from CUSD • Copiague Union School District (CUSD)

  4. Complaint • Sued CUSD for negligence and educational malpractice • Negligence- To fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.) • Malpractice- The act or an instance of improper practice.

  5. Result • Court dismissed complaint • Absence of workable standard of care • Learning influenced by range of other variables • Cannot be placed on school district alone

  6. Application • Educational Malpractice can pose threat to teachers: • Defining “workable standard of care” • No Child Left Behind (NCLB) • Teacher vs. Student

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