The Office of Open Records (OOR) recently issued an email notice to agency open records officers in response to inquiries about a number of appeals related to Right to Know requests that originated with the FOIA Buddy website. What is FOIA Buddy FOIA Buddy purports to offer a service to “simplify the process of requesting public records.” It appears that one can submit records … [Read more...] about OOR Highlights Concerns Regarding Right to Know Requests
Commonwealth Court Decision Invalidates Age-22 IDEA Eligibility Rule
Yesterday, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania struck down a directive issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education “PDE” in August, 2023 that required schools to provide special education services to students until the student’s 22nd birthday. This decision brings back the pre-existing framework of eligibility under which special education students remain eligible for education … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Decision Invalidates Age-22 IDEA Eligibility Rule
Federal Law Proposed to Protect IVF and Other ART Services
On January 18, 2024, Senators Tammy Duckworth (IL) and Patty Murray (WA) proposed the Access to Family Building Act of 2024 (the “Act”) to the United States Senate (S.3612). On the same date, Representative Susan Wild (PA) proposed the Act to the United States House of Representatives (H.R.7056). If passed, the Act will establish the statutory right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other … [Read more...] about Federal Law Proposed to Protect IVF and Other ART Services
Federal Appeals Court: School Board Presidents Can Only Be Fired For Cause
On May 1, 2024, Judge Kent A. Jordan issued the Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ opinion in Montemuro v. Jim Thorpe Area School District, No. 22-1866, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 10553 (3d Cir. May 1, 2024). This decision emphasizes that Pennsylvania school board presidents can only be fired for cause, and therefore, they also have property interest in their employment. Facts In This Case On … [Read more...] about Federal Appeals Court: School Board Presidents Can Only Be Fired For Cause
Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill No. 917, which introduces the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. HB 917 was signed by Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, on May 8, 2024, making it Act No. 12 of 2024. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details how the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act will impact family law … [Read more...] about Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
Navigating Digital Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act After Title II Rule Update
In response to the evolving landscape of digital technology, the Department of Justice has issued a significant rule updating regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule, published on April 24th, requires state and local governments, including K-12 public schools, to ensure accessibility of web content and mobile applications to people with disabilities. … [Read more...] about Navigating Digital Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act After Title II Rule Update
