Vermont § 834 - Duty of care
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 834 — Duty of care, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 834. Duty of care
- (a) Each school district and its employees owe its students a duty of ordinary care to
prevent the students from being exposed to unreasonable risk, from which it is foreseeable
that injury is likely to occur. (b) School districts and their employees do not owe their students a duty of immediate
supervision at all times and under all circumstances. (Added 1983, No. 122 (Adj. Sess.).)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 834
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 834 cover?
Section 834 ("Duty of care") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 834?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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