Events
Special Education Legal Issues for School and District Administrators – Virtual Edition
Presenters: Mary Ellen Sowryda & Alisia St. Florian This spring presented many unprecedented challenges for School Districts as a result of school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the early months of closure[...]
Presenters: Mary Ellen Sowryda & Alisia St. Florian
This spring presented many unprecedented challenges for School Districts as a result of school
closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the early months of closure now behind us, this presentation will
focus on issues of compensatory service claims, timelines, Extended School Year and in-person instruction, and
preparing for hybrid instruction in the fall. We will examine what FAPE looks like in the era of virtual learning,
service delivery, evaluation, and IEP development. Time will be allotted for Questions and Answers to make
ensure that all issues pertaining to school closure and special education can be addressed.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES REVISED TITLE IX REGULATIONS
On April 19, 2024, the United States Department of Education (“DOE”) issued final regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The new regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024, so school districts are encouraged to review their policies and procedures and provide staff training on these new regulations as soon as possible. The final regulations continue to list specific elements that must be included in any policy, such as range of disciplinary actions, standards of evidence, and procedures. The DOE has provided template policies here: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/resource-nondiscrimination-policies.pdf and Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will be creating model policies and notice letters as well.