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 […]
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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
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
60-day Calendar Timeline Chart
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG. Initial and triennial special education assessments are legally required to be completed within 60 calendar
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)
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. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Disciplining Students with Disabilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance reinforcing
Setting Up Classroom Routines? Include Formative Assessment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ETS. It was written by Caroline Wylie, Principal Research Scientist at ETS, and
IEPs & Special Education At a Glance
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG. Need a Special Education refresher? This handy one-pager briefly explains the special
Understanding MERV 13 vs. NanoMax Air Filtration Technology
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose IQAir Foundation. MERV ratings have become central to the conversation around how to
San Diego Unified’s Summer of Learning & Joy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose FranklinCovey Education. SDUSD is the second-largest district in California. In the spring of
Transforming School Culture Through Leadership at Every Level
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose FranklinCovey Education Learn how the staff and students at Hickman Elementary in San
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
Piggyback Contracts for Modular Components Are Ineligible for State Funding
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Last month, the State Allocation Board (SAB) affirmed its position that
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
2022 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
Attorney General Takes Hardline Position on Permissible Use of School Bond Premium
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 19, 2022, the California Attorney General (AG) published Opinion
REMINDER: New Fingerprinting Requirements for All Contracts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Due to lingering questions in the education community, we are sending
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
Empowering Students to Report Bullying Threats
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. This case study looks at results from Temecula Valley USD’s launch
How to Reduce Bullying by Promoting Kindness
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. In this video, find out how Temecula Valley USD is using
How to Protect Students in Digital Spaces
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. Students today spend more time than ever in digital spaces, interacting with
Cautionary Click Tale: Appeals Court Holds that Online Pop-Up Provides Adequate Notice of Binding Agreement Terms
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In B.D. v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Mar. 29, 2022, No. D078506) Cal.App.5th , the California
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped society as we know it. Besides the
HOPE – Helping Others Pursue Education Webinar Series
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SitelogIQ. We are living through a time of intense change in our schools,
Building Trust Through Listening
This resource is provide by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. Most school districts do an excellent job of communicating outbound messages
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
Modular Buildings: A Primer for School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith partner Arne
Bell Curve Graphic
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG. SPG Therapy & Education created a resource to support families and educators when discussing
Bicycle Safety Tips
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. Do you like to bike on the trails or cruise around
Why Equitable Communications Access Matters for School Districts
This resource is provide by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. Families want information about their child’s progress in school and to
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
Important Changes to PERB Regulations Effective Jan. 1, 2022
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Various amendments to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) regulations took
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)