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Introduction
What are Tort Laws?
Intentional Torts
Negligence Torts
The Elements of Negligence
Duty to Protect
Failing to Exercise a Reasonable Standard of Care
Proximate Cause
Actual Injury
Lawsuits Involving Special Education Students with Behavioral Problems
Special Educators' Responsibilities
Defenses Against Liability
Contributory Negligence
Summary
Table 1 Scenarios
Table 2 Behavior Incident Report
References
Author's Note
ONLINE DISCUSSION
I wish to thank Erik Drasgow and Jim Shriner for their helpful comments on early drafts of this article.
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