Student Treatment of Teacher

[smitty59]

What is the name of your state? Montana
Is their any law that protects teachers from students behaviors? A teacher in our school had a student stick his finger in his mouth and then in her ear. Is the only discpline through the school district? Thanks for any advice.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? Montana
Is their any law that protects teachers from students behaviors? A teacher in our school had a student stick his finger in his mouth and then in her ear. Is the only discpline through the school district? Thanks for any advice.

My response:

Okay, here's your advice. The teacher can do one better. She can stick her index finger in her ______, and then stick it in the student's mouth!

IAAL

 

[Tinaa]

Wet Willies are disgusting, but I'm not sure it is criminal behavior. Sounds to me like this student is lacking in social skills, not a danger to society. Was the student trying to be funny? What made the kid think he could get away with it? How old is the student? The school ought to be able to handle this small infraction. What do you want to do? Crucify a kid for being stupid?

 

[stealth2]

And.... is this a SpEd student? How old?

 

[smitty59]

Thanks for the info. Not a special ed student. He is a freshman.

 

[Tinaa]

In my experience, freshmen = mentally challeged.

 

[matti422]

Disgusting or socially ill-mannered, yes. Legally, this is battery - intentional touching of someone without their permission in a way that is commonly thought offensive. I suppose the teacher could file a complaint, although I'm not sure there are provable injuries or damages. Might be a nice lesson in tort law, though...

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Disgusting or socially ill-mannered, yes. Legally, this is battery - intentional touching of someone without their permission in a way that is commonly thought offensive. I suppose the teacher could file a complaint, although I'm not sure there are provable injuries or damages. Might be a nice lesson in tort law, though...

My response:

From a legal standpoint, I am compelled to agree with you. However, I like my idea a lot better!

IAAL