This past week, a federal judge in Pittsburgh ruled the orders issued by Governor Tom Wolf amid the shutdown in Pennsylvania during quarantine were unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman held Gov. Wolf’s orders limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as closing nonessential businesses were in violation of the First Amendment right to Freedom of Assembly and the Due … [Read more...] about Recent Federal Court Decision Holding Wolf’s Limit on Crowd Size Unconstitutional Has No Impact on Public Schools
As the Pandemic Continues, Divorce Rates are Increasing – A Coincidence or Correlation?
This global pandemic comes with lasting effects on almost every aspect of our lives. Sadly, this also includes stress and strain on marriages. At the outset of COVID-19, divorces and other legal proceedings were postponed because of the lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders around the country. While there is no specific evidence pointing to the correlation between the current divorce filings and … [Read more...] about As the Pandemic Continues, Divorce Rates are Increasing – A Coincidence or Correlation?
PDE Issues Updated FAQs Regarding Provision of Special Education Services
Whether the plan is a full in-person model, blended learning model, or full remote model, there will inevitably be unforeseen circumstances as school entities implement their 2020-2021 reopening plans. School Teams will need to regularly review and revise safety protocols and programming as changing governmental guidance and directives are issued. Many school districts changed their re-opening … [Read more...] about PDE Issues Updated FAQs Regarding Provision of Special Education Services
CDC Halts Residential Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent Through December 31, 2020
After much speculation as to what, if any, restrictions would apply to residential evictions in Pennsylvania after Governor Wolf’s eviction moratorium expired on August 31st, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has announced an order which provides for a temporary halt to residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. What impact does this CDC order have on residential … [Read more...] about CDC Halts Residential Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent Through December 31, 2020
Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
On August 27, 2020, a federal judge in San Francisco, California temporarily blocked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from enforcing her Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act guidance that requires federal COVID-19 response funding to be diverted from K-12 public schools to private schools. Several states, including Pennsylvania, are Plaintiffs in this case. The CARES Act … [Read more...] about Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
Face Mask Faceoff: PDE Requires Face Coverings at School At All Times
As schools districts begin to implement their plans for re-opening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, safety protocols are constantly being updated. On the heels of recommendations by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as of August 17th, 2020, Pennsylvania’s Department of Education (“PDE”) is requiring everyone within the school community to wear face … [Read more...] about Face Mask Faceoff: PDE Requires Face Coverings at School At All Times
