AB 560 Requires Equal Distribution of Initial Special Education Assessments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill 560 (AB 560), which took effect January 1, 2026, requires
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Supreme Court Reinstitutes Permanent Injunction Enforcing Parental Rights to Not be Excluded from Knowledge or Involvement in Student Gender Identity Issues at School
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As reported in 2025 Client News Brief Number 61, this past December,
School Administrator’s Free Speech Retaliation Claim Fails
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In its recent decision in Thompson v. Central Valley School District No.
Sustainable SEL: How Counselors Built a Scalable, Impactful and Lasting Framework
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Schoolbeat. This case study highlights the powerful impact of a school counselor-led implementation of
From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith Attorneys Sarah Garcia and Karina Demirchyan to discuss
SB 848: California Legislature Imposes Additional Requirements on K-12 Schools to Enhance Student Safety
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 848, signed into law on October 7, 2025, and
Legislature Significantly Increases Statutory Ceiling on Compensation for School Board Members
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective January 1, 2026, the maximum monthly compensation for school board and
Gender Identity, Title IX, and Equal Protection (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Title IX attorneys Sarah Fama and Sinead McDonough for a
New Laws Addressing Technology in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Two recent bills grapple with modern technology’s pervasive presence and growing
New Law Enhances Continuity of Special Education for Transfer Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1412,
Powercast: Rebranding and Innovating School Districts with Kerry Callahan
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. In this episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 End of Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The 2025 California legislative session officially concluded on October 13, 2025. Of
New Laws Targeting Antisemitism in Schools Aim to Redefine How Schools Respond to Discrimination
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 715
Everything to Everyone: Insights from the Horace Mann Voice of the Educator Study
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. In spring 2025, Horace Mann fielded a survey of U.S. educators,
AB 361 Authorizes “Best Value” Procurement for School District Construction Projects Over $1 Million
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 361 allows school districts to use a “best
California Expands School District Obligations to Protect Students, Families, and Employees from Immigration Enforcement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. This article was updated on Nov. 19, 2025 to include information
The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. Addressing chronic absenteeism fosters a stable, supportive, and productive school environment, leading
The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Conscious Discipline. The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical
Future Pathways: “Good Health and Well Being” [Podcast]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. In this episode of Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged, superintendents
From Pressure to Progress: How Districts Can Transform Family Engagement Challenges into Connection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Family Leadership Inc. Family engagement is one of the most powerful drivers of
Ninth Circuit Upholds LAUSD COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees During Pandemic
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. v. Alberto Carvalho, et al. (9th Cir.
Legislature Clarifies Timing of School Impact Fee Collection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 27, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 121 went into effect,
School District Granted Immunity from Liability After Denying Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a recent decision by the California Fourth District Court of
Strategies for Successfully Implementing AI in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. For insights into safely, ethically, and successfully implementing AI in schools, ThoughtExchange
Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode of Lozano Smith’s Let’s Talk podcast, host Sloan
Strategies for Navigating Attendance Challenges in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Many schools have struggled with low attendance since 2019. Post-pandemic, the number
Trump Administration Sues CDE and CIF for Title IX Violations
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Department of Education (Department) has determined that the
Powercast: Leading with Vision at Visalia Unified
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features the exciting intersection of technology and
California Legislature Removes Two School District Surplus Land Act Exemptions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As part of Assembly Bill (AB) 130, a sweeping budget trailer
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Affirms Parental Opt-Out Rights in Curriculum Dispute
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Supreme Court has held that the parents of elementary school
Powercast: Knowing Who You Are — and Leading That Way
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features a compelling discussion on leadership,
Support Teacher Capacity and Attendance Recovery
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. In California, attendance recovery goes beyond bringing students back to class—it’s about
Partnering with Out-of-School Providers to Support the Whole Child
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. In today’s education landscape, schools are expanding their focus beyond
Safer Rides Ahead? SB 88 Imposes Stricter Standards on all School-Related Student Transportation Starting July 1, 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 88,
From Résumé to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534 (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now
California P&C Legislative Watchlist For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. This briefing details some of the bills we are currently tracking that
District Court Mandates Parental Option to Opt Out of Gender Identity Activities in Buddy Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a decision signed on May 12, 2025, the United States
Ninth Circuit Establishes Preliminary Framework for First Amendment Familial Antiretaliation Claims
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In DeFrancesco v. Robbins (9th Cir. 2025) 136 F.4th 933, the United States
Toolkit: Support Strong Early Literacy Outcomes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. As California intensifies its focus on early literacy, backed by the California
The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP
Cell Phone Policies in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. In September, ThoughtExchange talked to 31 K-12 educational leaders at the LeadHERship
President Trump Signs Executive Order: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for Youth
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
The Expanded Learning Opportunity (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Elevo. In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, Elevating Student Well-Being,
Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has
Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony [PODCAST]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for
Catastrophe Center: What to Do Before, During, and After Disaster Strikes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. California Casualty wants you and your family to be safe and
Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the
Summer Planning and Success Toolkit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. Summer is a critical window to close gaps, boost engagement, and prepare
Ninth Circuit Leaves in Place Idaho Law that Requires K-12 Students to Use Facilities Consistent with their Biological Sex
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __
The New Reading Wars: Nurturing Independent Reading Habits in Children
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Dr. Bonnie A. Hain, SVP of Impact