Changing Students’ Placements to a More Restrictive Setting in a post-Gaskins Environment

Changing Students' Placements to a More Restrictive Setting in a post-Gaskins Environment; Is it Really Any Different?

Employees’ Rights to Union Representation at Disciplinary Meetings

Is a school district obligated to allow a union representative to be present at a meeting between an administrator and employee?

John Audi Featured in Article on Coordinated Bargaining

John Audi was featured in a recent article on his work in coordinated bargaining in school district contract talks.

The Impact of Shuman v. Penn Manor School District

School districts must act "reasonably" when seizing or detaining students based on allegations of wrongdoing against the student.

Standard of Review in IDEA Appeals

IDEA: considerations for undertaking an appeal of a hearing officer's decision.

Why Wage and Hours Matters More Than Ever

Wage and hour issues are becoming a bigger (and more costly) issue for school districts.

Pennsylvania Private School Students’ Right to Idea Services, Dual Enrollment Requests Post-Veschi

After the Pennsylvania court decision in Veschi v. Northwestern Lehigh School District, what services are required under the guise of "dual enrollment?"

Expulsion and the Special Education Student

A brief overview of school district options and obligations when a special education student is to be expelled.

Sweet Receives Career Achievement Award

Chuck Sweet has been given the "President's Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in School Law" by the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association.