DBS CODE: 5131.5 DBS CODE: 5131.5STUDENTS:
Vandalism:
By a Minor:
The parent or guardian of any minor/unemancipated child who willfully cuts, defaces or otherwise injures in any way any property, real or personal, belonging to the school district shall be held liable for all such damages up to the maximum amount allowed under state law. (Three thousand dollars under P.A. 79-58).
The liability provided under P.A. 79-58 does not relieve the minor(s) of personal liability for such damage or injury. This liability of the parent for damages done by a minor child is in addition to any other liability which exists in law. The student may also be liable to disciplinary action.
The parent or guardian of a minor child shall also be held liable for all property belonging to the school district lent to the pupil and not returned upon demand of the district. The student may also be liable to disciplinary action.
By an Adult Student:
An adult student shall be held personally liable for any damage done to any property, real or personal, belonging to the school district. The adult student shall also be held liable for all property belonging to the school district lent to the pupil and not returned upon demand of the district. The student may also be subject to disciplinary action.
Cross Reference: Suspension/Expulsion - 5114
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
10-221(c) Boards of education to prescribe rules. (re sanctions that may be imposed by a board against students who damage or fail to return textbooks, library materials or educational materials)
52-572 Parental liability for torts of minors. Damage defined.
Adopted: March 24, 1980
Revised: July 9, 2009