Events
Upcoming Webinar: Navigating the Return to Work for Schools
A Review of Bargaining Obligations, Reasonable Accommodation Requirements, and Leave Options for Employees Please join our Education Law Group for this webinar that will focus on a review of bargaining obligations, a review[...]
A Review of Bargaining Obligations, Reasonable Accommodation Requirements, and Leave Options for Employees
Please join our Education Law Group for this webinar that will focus on a review of bargaining obligations, a review of reasonable accommodation issues, and a discussion of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and other leave options for employees. Given the recently issued initial guidance from DESE regarding returning to school for the fall (which can be found here – http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/return-to-school/guidance.docx) and the plan for more guidance to be issued as the summer progresses, our goal is to provide an overview of potential issues and strategies for navigating these unchartered circumstances. Time will be included to answer questions. Participants are also encouraged to submit questions in advance of the presentation.
Thank you,
Andy Waugh
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.