Counsel and Next Steps
The school district is represented by Daniel R. LeCours, Brian D. Ginsberg, Lisa A. LeCours, and Megan E. Knepka of Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC.
The state is represented by Attorney General Letitia James, along with Barbara D. Underwood, Andrea Oser, and Alexandria Twinem of the New York Attorney General’s Office.
Neither side responded to requests for comment on Monday.
Broader Implications
The Supreme Court’s refusal to review the case marks a significant moment for student protection law and state enforcement powers. It underscores a growing recognition that even individual failures in safeguarding students can rise to the level of state concern — a shift that could embolden other attorneys general nationwide to take similar action.
In essence, the Court’s silence speaks volumes: when schools fail to shield students from harm, the state may well step in as the ultimate guardian.
