United States Department of Education Guidance on Amendments to FERPA
A review of the updated guidance from the US Department of Education on interpreting and applying the mandates of the Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA) to FERPA and the IDEA.
Compulsory School Attendance and Kindergarten
Public school kindergarteners are now subject to the same school attendance requirements as older students.
The Legal Implications of Same Sex Marriage for School Entities
What are the implications of the recent decision in Whitewood v. Wolf for Pennsylvania school entities?
PA Supreme Court Decides When Public Officials Can Meet Privately
A recent PA Supreme Court decision establishes when even a quorum of public officials - from school board members to municipal officials - can meet privately.
Section 504 and Manifestation Determinations
A school must assure that any discipline meted out to a disabled student is not discriminatory.
Section 504 Discrimination Claims Extend to Nonacademic Programs and Services
What NON-academic services and programs must have modifications to ensure participation by handicapped students?
Furlough of Non-Tenured Professional Employees
An overview of the law when a school district is considering furloughing professional staff.
IEP Team Meetings and Parent Participation
What is a school district's responsibility in getting parents to participate in IEP team meetings?
The Evaluation Permission Process under Pennsylvania's New Chapter 14
A summary of some of the changes to Pennsylvania Chapter 14.
About Property Taxes
Property taxes remain the primary funding mechanism for public education in Pennsylvania.