Which statement best reflects the legal standard for deliberate indifference in a school's response to sexual harassment?

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Deliberate indifference is assessed by whether a school's response to known sexual harassment is clearly unreasonable in light of the circumstances. Courts look for a remedy that fits the facts—the severity and pervasiveness of the harassment and what the school knew—rather than requiring perfection or a perfect, time-free action. If the school ignores the report or responds in a way that is plainly inappropriate given what happened, that can meet the standard. The other ideas miss the real test: liability does not hinge on a flawless response, nor does it punish every delay or require punitive measures as the only form of response.