The Federal Rules Amendments and E-discovery: Part 1
Just last month, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, which alter provisions for Electronically Stored Information, including e-mail.
Litigation Holds and Responsibilities of Parties to Litigation
Once an entity is on notice of actual or likely litigation, the requirement to preserve documentation related to that litigation is triggered.
Changes in Robo-Call Law Affecting School Districts
The 2015 FCC ruling clarifying some regulations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act has significant potential implications for school districts.
Access to Classrooms
Parents of students identified for special education services are explicitly permitted access to the classrooms of their children; how should public school districts set policies governing that access?
Student Discipline - Due Process Requirements
Different due process requirements must be provided to students for various degrees of discipline.
Is There a Duty to Protect Students from the Acts of a Third Party?
When a student is harmed by a third party, the victim may allege that the harm was foreseeable and school personnel should have done something to prevent or to stop the injury from occurring. What have the courts said?
Gifted Programming Must Be Individualized for Each Gifted Student
Do pullout programs and gifted classes focused on one specific topic provide an appropriate gifted education?
3% Does Not Mean 3% - or - Making 3% Mean 3%
Anyone who has bargained a contract with teachers in Pennsylvania understands that a 3% increase does not really mean a 3% increase: it means much more.
Transportation Services Can Be Required from Two Different Residences
Must a school district provide transportation for a student to more than one residence?
New Guidance from PDE Regarding FAPE and One-to-One Support Options
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has issued new guidance regarding FAPE and one-to-one support options.