What K-12 Schools Need to Know About Georgia's New Antisemitism Law and Other...
In the past several months, there has been a sharp rise in reports of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and other hate-based incidents at K-12 schools. Reported threats against faith communities, particularly...
View ArticleThe Financing Strategies Available for Georgia School Districts in Today's...
While bonds can be used to finance capital needs for Georgia school districts, other strategies are available that do not require a referendum. Tax anticipation notes, multi-year lease purchases,...
View ArticleIs Your School District Health Plan Subject to HIPAA?
For the vast majority of records maintained by public schools, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) is not applicable. This is because most records that contain medical...
View ArticlePublic School Districts—Get Ready for Change! The New Title IX Regulations...
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) issued the long-awaited amended Title IX regulations, which include significant changes from the 2020 regulations. School districts have until...
View ArticleMultistate 2024 Education Legislative Update
LEGISLATORS ADDRESS A VARIETY OF EDUCATION ISSUES IN 2024 - As we approach completion of the first quarter of 2024, many states are gearing up for their legislative sessions while others have adjourned...
View ArticleLegal Update for Special Education Law – Case Updates Regarding Section 504...
Third Circuit affirms lower court finding that a school district did not violate the IDEA or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Zachary J. through Jonathan and Jennifer J. of Lafayette Hill, PA v....
View ArticleImportant Legislative Updates—Changes to Oregon School District Meetings and...
Although the 2024 legislative short session was dominated by affordable housing and social services, several bills of interest to school districts were enacted in the 2024 and 2023 legislative sessions...
View ArticleOhio School Bidding Statute Update: Does your project require bidding?
The bidding statute applicable to school boards in the state of Ohio is R.C. 3313.46. It requires public bidding in accordance with the statutory procedure when the school board “determines to build,...
View Article[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Gavels & Gowns - What’s Next in VA K-12...
In this episode of Gavels & Gowns, an Education Law podcast, co-hosts Hal Johnson and Micah Schwartz speak with Scott Brabrand, executive director of the Virginia Association of School...
View ArticleOperating Cash-Flow Borrowing Options for Michigan Public School
As Michigan public schools prepare their 2024-2025 budgets, schools should be aware of the short-term borrowing options available to cover their projected operating cash-flow shortfalls....By: Miller...
View Article[Webinar] Back-to-School Legal Update (K-12 Education) - July 25th, 12:00 pm...
Join the Bricker Graydon team for a review of the hottest legal developments impacting K-12 public education as you start the 2024-2025 school year....By: Bricker Graydon LLP
View ArticleLegal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania...
PDE PUBLISHES 2022–2023 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES RELATING TO EXCEPTIONAL PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS - Act 16 of 2000, in part, amended Section 1372 of the Public School Code of 1949, and it requires the...
View ArticleCourt's Refusal to Block 2024 Title IX Rule Means Certain Southern School...
The start of the school year for many counties in Georgia and K-12 districts across the country is only a few hours away, and the college semester is right around the corner. Another deadline, however,...
View ArticleCFPB: Families Forced to Pay ‘Junk’ Fees for School Lunches
The CFPB’s latest focus on consumer fees is targeting payment processors for school lunches. The CFPB says that families who choose to purchase school lunches are being forced to pay fees to companies...
View ArticleGeorgia High School Association Places New Limits on How Students Can Benefit...
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) amended its rules on July 18 to place additional limits on how student-athletes can participate in commercial name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities. This...
View ArticleGeorgia Supreme Court Broadens Open Records Act to Include Private Contractors
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling that expands the scope of who is responsible for producing public records under the state’s Open Records Act. The court also allowed for records...
View ArticleIncreased Bidding Threshold for Ohio Public School Districts Beginning...
Effective October 24, 2024, the competitive bidding threshold for Ohio public school districts contained in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) 3313.46 will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and...
View ArticleCook County School Districts Subject to Township Trustees of Schools are...
Legislation passed earlier this month requires some school boards in Cook County to act swiftly in a changing landscape related to school treasurers. At issue are “township trustees of schools” offices...
View Article[Webinar] Navigating Workplace Investigations: Best Practices for K-12 School...
In the dynamic environment of K-12 education, maintaining an appropriate, safe, and supportive workplace is crucial. State and federal laws provide expanded protections for employees in relation to...
View ArticleFive-Star High School Football Player Sues North Carolina State Board of...
Rolanda Brandon—the mother of sixteen-year-old star quarterback Faizon Brandon, the Greensboro, North Carolina, Grimsley High School football player who has committed to play for the University of...
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