17/08/2026
THE LEGAL MIND | A school cannot contract out its duty to ensure the safety of students
As schools continue to face growing concerns over student safety and accountability, Atty. Estrada emphasizes that a school’s duty to ensure the safety of its students is not something that can simply be transferred or contracted out to another person or entity. The responsibility to provide a safe learning environment remains a fundamental obligation of the school.
Through his legal analysis, Atty. Estrada highlights the importance of understanding the extent of a school’s duty of care, particularly when incidents involving student safety and well-being arise. Beyond contractual arrangements and administrative policies, schools must remain vigilant in fulfilling their responsibility to protect those entrusted to their care.
As schools strive to create safer learning environments, legal accountability must go hand in hand with vigilance, proper supervision, and a genuine commitment to student welfare.
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