Generally speaking, the answer is no. Not unless they specifically undertook a "special duty" to assure your personal protection. For additional information on this topic, please see "What Is A School's Duty To Protect The Safety Of Its Teachers? Not Much, Court Says," and "Why Municipal Liability Is Predicated On A "Special Duty."
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