The ASCA website includes a plethora of resources useful to School Counselors and stakeholders of counseling services in public schools. The site addresses ethical standards and professional expectations that school counselors are responsible for upholding as professional student support.

One of the ethical expectations addressed as a responsibility of the counselor to the student is bullying, sexual harassment, and child abuse reporting. Counselors have a legal and ethical responsibility to report child abuse suspicions or concerns. This responsibility is not only that of the school counselor, but also the responsibility of teachers and administrators.

Another topic discussed as a legal and ethical issue is reporting and acting on student cases of a foreseeable harm. In such cases, whether the student is a threat to themselves or others, the counselors must inform the parents or guardian, they must report it to the appropriate authorities, and must assess the risk of harm of the student and share this information with the parents and authorities.

The NSBA website includes information regarding Student Rights and Discipline. Bullying is one of the common issues addressed under this topic. There is common knowledge that bullying can affect a student's performance at school and also their emotional health.Children cannot be expected to learn in a hostile environment. Students who live in fear of other kids or dread coming to school each day are not able to perform to their potential (NSBA, 2019).

The site explains how bullying is a serious issue that is met legal action and consequences of those who partake in such activities. The NSBA provides resources and practical tips for addressing these issues. They include details on Bullying Prevention Month, bullying and harassment laws, and lastly, bullying data by each state.

M.S.D. of Martinsville v. Rebecca Jackson, a student was injured by two gunshot wounds from a school shooter, who had revealed intent to hurt the student before the act took place. The shooter threatened the student several times before the shooting, and the victim reported these threats. The teachers failed to take action, resulting in the misfortune events. The courts found the school  responsible and Jackson was compensated. This ruling shows schools or districts can be found liable if evidence proves the event could have reasonably been prevented, either because officials had reason to believe it would take place or if their response protocol wasn’t sufficiently implemented (Campisi, 2019). The article includes other instances where districts were found accountable or not liable for such circumstances.
https://www.educationdive.com/news/to-what-extent-are-districts-schools-liable-for-students-safety/547823/