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Legislation/legal affairs

Enrollment decline can be concern for school districts

The number of students enrolled ties directly to the amount of state funding a district receives under the CARES Act—and if those funds are not spent by Dec. 30, they will return to the federal government.

Top considerations for complete, accurate Title I, Part D annual count

What does ED guidance say about obtaining annual counts during the pandemic? Here’s a look at that process through the lens of one state, Tennessee.

Communicating with parents during the pandemic: A how-to guide

Following are 4 considerations to keep in mind, including FERPA rules, parents’ comfort level with technology, and state and district policies.

5 lessons learned after PD paid for by CARES Act funds

A school district shares best practices its administrators can pinpoint after having used the federal funds to support professional development.

How are districts affected by cancellation of IFR to calculate CARES Act funding?

School systems in states that followed the interim final rule on equitable services for private schools are in a tricky spot if they already allocated funds to these schools.

Trump signs CR to fund federal agencies through Dec. 11; House approves revised HEROES Act

The continuing resolution, signed by President Trump, will fund department programs and adds $8 billion to extend and expand child nutrition programs.
Thu Oct 1st, 2020

Nominee’s student disabilities decision ‘not encouraging’

A look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett's education-related decisions as a Circuit Court judge since 2017
Mon Sep 28th, 2020

COVID class action suit accuses states, districts of racketeering

Students claim that educational agencies across the country violated the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA by failing to provide in-person services during the pandemic, which they say violates the RICO Act.
Fri Sep 18th, 2020

Do your coronavirus protocols meet ADA requirements?

An attorney and an equality expert share 5 ways schools can ensure that reopening practices comply with Americans with Disabilities Act mandates.
Tue Sep 15th, 2020

Bill seeks to reduce burdens in Impact Aid application process during COVID-19

School districts may be able to use student counts and property valuation data from 2020-21 for their 2021-22 Impact Aid applications, due in late January.

Fri Sep 11th, 2020

ED: Interim final rule to calculate CARES Act is no longer in effect

The statement comes a few days after a U.S. District Court judge rules that the U.S. Education Department exceeded its authority when it released the interim final rule.
Fri Sep 11th, 2020