California Legislature Passes ‘Melanie’s Law’ to Prevent Student Fentanyl Overdoses
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic,the California Legislature recently […]
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SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. SB 553 was signed into law during the 2023 legislative session. This
Student Privacy Versus Parental Involvement: Recent Developments Regarding Gender Identity & Expression in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Several California school districts are facing legal challenges brought by parents
An Opportune Moment: We Can Solve the Mental Health Crisis in Young People
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. We are at a critical moment in the state of education and
New Law Effectively Ends “Willful Defiance” School Suspensions for All Grades
On October 8, 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 274, also known as the “Keep Kids
Facing a Crisis Head On: Solutions to Recruiting and Retaining Teachers
By Jeff Pelzel, Education Strategy Director with PowerSchool California educators have faced a significant challenge on the journey to academic
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for ‘True Threats’
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Counterman v. Colorado (June 27, 2023, No. 22-138) 600 U.S. __, the
Hemet USD Becomes a Trailblazer for School Security
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Hemet Unified School District created a safer
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Effective June 27, 2023, the PWFA amended Title VII of the Civil
Approval of Nation’s First Religious Based Charter School Opens Door to Contentious Constitutional Question
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 5, 2023, an Oklahoma charter school authorizer approved the
U.S. DOE Releases Updated Federal Guidance Regarding Religious Expression in Public Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE)
Advancing Equity and Engagement with Hands-on STEM
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose LEGO Education. Two California school districts — Redlands and Riverside USD — looking
Legislature Launches Pilot Program Allowing CMAS Contracts for Installation of Certain Materials SB 1422
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 1422, signed by the Governor in September 2022,
The Levine Act’s Reach is Broadened by Recent Amendments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The Levine Act has applied to some California public agencies for decades,
How To Develop and Practice Empathy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
Impact of California’s Reimposed MCO Tax on Employer-Provided Group Health Plans
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 119 (Chapter
Supreme Court Decision Amplifies Importance of Existing Loan Forgiveness Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. When U.S. educators return to their classrooms this fall, they face
Why Empathy Matters
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
The State Board of Education Updates Assessment Criteria for Charter Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At its May 2023, meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE)
Legislature Poised to Pass Budget That Restores Governor’s Proposed Cuts to K-14 Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. June 15 is the constitutional deadline for the California Legislature to pass
Ninth Circuit Contemplates Whether Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Back in November of 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
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)
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
Tackling Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Challenges with Adaptive Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
Podcast: Responding to Student Behavior and Student Discipline in the Special Education Context
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
Accelerate Fun and Learning with Summer Enrichment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. Summer! For most students, that word means play, exploration, and
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
District Enhances School Safety With Free-flow Weapons Detection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Spartanburg County School District 6 in Spartanburg,
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
Important Changes Regarding Liability to CalSTRS for Benefit Overpayment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1667, overhauling key parts
Perspectives: More than ABCs: Strategies for Supporting the Whole Learner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. There is a persistent disconnect between the holistic set of skills and
The California Public Records Act Has All New Statutory Citations Starting January 1, 2023
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Local government agencies regularly issue correspondence regarding the California Public Records
Checks & Balance: How Financial Stress and Heavier Workloads are Accelerating the Teacher Shortage
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. More than 60% of public K-12 educators say they are considering
The Power of Courageous Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
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
Social-Emotional Learning: Creating Future Ready Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
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
Students Shape Critical African American Studies Curriculum
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange.
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)
Expand Access to High-Quality Extended Learning with ELO-P
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Donalie Hampton, California ELO-P resource for
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
Evidence-Based Tool Helps Students Become More Confident and Fluent Readers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ETS. It was written by Beata Beigman Klebanov, a principal research scientist at
Four Things to Look For in an ELO-P Partner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Brian LeTendre, Director of Content Strategy
Worried About Market Volatility? Take a P.A.U.S.E.
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. It may seem like there is a lot of news about
Legislature Corrects Error Regarding Requirements for Schools’ Adoption of Developer Fee Justification Studies
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 19, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2536
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