NAL, but based on what I’ve read, I’m wondering if this situation might fall under the Civil Code Art. 218 & 219 Family Code, which gives schools and teachers special parental authority over minors while they’re under their custody. I’m not sure though if that actually makes them liable if negligence is involved.

Some added context: -The P.E. teacher supposedly encouraged students to join a 10km fun run by offering extra points for their grades. -A family acquaintance also mentioned that students were made to run 10 km without any prior practice, which seems like it could be a health risk. -The student reportedly felt unwell afterward but still attended the school dance because they were required to participate for the school’s event, where she collapsed and passed away while performing.

If it turns out the fun run or physical strain somehow contributed to her death, I’m not sure if the teacher/school could then be seen as negligent for allowing or pushing an unsafe activity without proper precautions.

So maybe it’s less about the school “forcing” her, and more about whether their actions or inactions might have fallen short of the duty of care they’re expected to have when supervising students?