Department of Education Releases Proposed Title IX Rule for Transgender Athletes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 6, 2023, the United States Department of Education (Department) […]
Legislative Policy/Advocacy
Podcast: Charter School Renewals — They’re Back
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
SB 494 Floor Alert
ACSA advocate Dorothy Johnson wrote the following “floor alert” for the California State Senate on Senate Bill 494 (Newman), which
ED Guidance on Student Privacy
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the following guidance document and “Know Your Rights” resource to
2023 Updates: Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As a reminder, school districts and county offices of education should
NCAA Requires Member Schools to Collect Discipline Records from Athlete’s Prior Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, the National Collegiate
New Excused Absence for Student Participation in Political or Civic Event and Other School Calendar Updates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been several recent updates regarding authorized student absences and
Ninth Circuit Clarifies How to Analyze Academic Benefit for “Least Restrictive Environment” Purposes Under the IDEA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held
Ninth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Social Media Posts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Chen v. Albany Unified School District (9th Cir. 2022) 56 F.4th 708,
The End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Impacts Remote Board Meetings under AB 361
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective March 1, 2023, local agencies will no longer have the
New Legislation Provides Assistance to High Mobility High School Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 532 was enacted with
Reflections on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District After Half a School Year
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Supreme Court’s June 2022 Opinion in Kennedy v. Bremerton
New Law Authorizes School Staff to Administer Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Current law allows for the administration of prescription medication to students
Legislature Addresses Affordable Workforce Housing on School District and County Office of Education Property
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 28, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Legislation Roundup: New Holidays, Mandatory Reporter Violations, and Health Benefits for Striking Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. September was a busy month for Governor Newsom, who signed into
Video: 2022 CA School Dashboard explainer
ACSA has produced the following video for all California public school districts to use when discussing the 2021-22 California School
CalSTRS FAQ: Supplemental Benefit Maintenance Account payments
Due to exceptionally high inflation, the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS) began sending supplemental payments to a new group
ACSA’s Advocacy in Action: Legislative Session Recap
Read an analysis of ACSA’s advocacy efforts in the 2022 legislative session, including funding increases and legislative accomplishments.
Ninth Circuit Backs Fellowship of Christian Athletes Over Non-Discrimination Policy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a recently decided case, Fellowship of Christian Athletes v. San Jose
California Supreme Court Affirms Public School Districts Cannot be Sued Under Unruh Civil Rights Act for Disability Discrimination
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that
New Law Mandates Schools to Annually Inform Parents of Safe Storage of Firearms
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 21, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB)
Fact sheet: FAFSA and California Dream Act Application
The California Student Aid Commission has prepared this fact sheet to help LEAs fulfill the new state of California requirement
Political Activities and Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Campaign season can be an exciting time for school districts and
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Maine Law Prohibiting Tuition Assistance to Religious Private Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Carson v. Makin (2022) ___U.S.___ [141 S.Ct. 1987], the United States Supreme
2022-23 Final Budget Summary
After months of negotiations, the governor and Legislature have come to an agreement on the state’s budget for the 2022-23
New Case Highlights Interplay Between Special Education and Sexual Harassment Laws
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent U.S. District Court decision out of Washington State provides
School-Based Antigen Testing Program: Next Steps
Step 1 Learn about the Rapid Testing Program: Fill out onboarding form Attend the required Information/Frequently Asked Questions session to
Emotional Distress Damages Unavailable in Section 504 Actions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 28, 2022, the United States Supreme Court narrowed the
AB 469 Implementation Using CaliforniaColleges.edu
CaliforniaColleges.edu provides school districts with the tools they need to comply with AB 469. Whether you’re in a partner district or
NASSP/NAESP Legislative Agenda and Funding Priorities
A delegation of ACSA principals were in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 through March 2 for the NASSP/NAESP advocacy conference to
Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline — Are You Ready?
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith
State Allocation Board Approves 17.45 Percent Increase to Developer Fees
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. The State Allocation Board (“SAB”) has approved its biannual adjustment to Level
Recent Court Decisions Reaffirm Schools’ Obligation to Students Refusing Services
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. On January 19, 2022, in Thomas v. Empire Springs Charter School, No.
Parentally-placed Private School Students Are Not Entitled to IEP Unless They Request One
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals
2022 General Obligation Bond Elections and Election Dates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. For public school districts and community college districts general obligation bonds provide
ADA Claim Arising from Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The recent en banc opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals
Preparing for the New Year: New Student Laws In Effect Now and in 2022 and Beyond
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Host Joshua Whiteside joins Lozano Smith attorney Ruth Mendyk to discuss
New Penalties for Failure to Provide Unions with Employee Contact Information
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 270,
FAQs on AB 438 (Classified Employee Notice)
On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 438 into law. AB 438 modifies the Education Code’s classified
Ethnic Studies to Become a Required High School Course
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB)
ACSA HRC Discussion on AB 438 (Classified March 15 Notices)
ACSA’s Human Resource Council invited all HR Administrators and Superintendents to a special Zoom meeting on the implementation
Ninth Circuit Refuses to Enforce OCR’s “Dear Colleague Letters” as Binding Law
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Since their initial release in 1994, school officials have looked to “Dear
New Laws Affect County Offices of Education
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 8, 2021, the Governor signed Assembly Bills (AB) 559 and
AB 438 Overhauls Classified Layoff Procedures
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 438 into
New Law Allows School Districts to Adopt Trustee Areas Without Voter Approval
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective on January 1, 2022, a county committee on school district organization
Expanding Early Childhood Education
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, enacted in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act, enacted in
AB 130’s Impact on Special Education
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. On July 9, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the budget trailer bill, AB
Accelerating Learning Through Expanded Learning Time
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, enacted in December 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act, enacted in
New Laws on Student Retention Create More Pandemic-Related Obligations for Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a three-part