Anticipating the "Cadillac Tax" in the Affordable Care Act
An element of the Affordable Care Act called the "Cadillac Tax" is set to take effect on January 1, 2018.
School Volunteers Must be Cleared: July 2015 Update
Act 15, passed on July 1, 2015, modifies some of the requirements of Act 153 and requires all volunteers who are responsible for the welfare of a child or have direct contact with children to obtain several clearances.
Schools Cannot Block Student Wi-Fi Connections
The FCC will aggressively investigate and act against any unlawful interference with personal Wi-Fi hotspots.
Avoid a Title IX Hostile Educational Environment Claim
How can school districts protect themselves from facing claims of student-on-student sexual harassment?
Past Practice: A Thing of the Past?
When it comes to collective bargaining, past practice no longer sets a precedent.
School Districts and Assessment Appeals
What rights does a school district have to file a tax assessment appeal?
The Americans With Disabilities Act Title II - General Nondiscrimination Requirements
To assist state and local government officials in understanding and complying with the ADA requirements, the Department of Justice has published a technical assistance document entitled "ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments."
Section 504 Eligibility: When a Doctor's Script Prescribes School-Based Services
What happens when parents produce a script from a medical doctor "prescribing" school-based services?
Allergens and Placement
Schools frequently receive students with identified peanut or other allergies, which can be accommodated with planning and intervention. What happens when the condition is at the far end of seriously life-threatening?
Wellness Programs
Employee wellness programs are becoming popular tools for employers seeking to combat rising healthcare costs.