This afternoon, Governor Wolf signed SB 751 into law as Act 13 of 2020, offering assistance and guidance to Pennsylvania schools for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provisions of the Act are effective for this school year only and contains a host of temporary changes to Pennsylvania’s Public School Code. KingSpry’s Education Law Practice Group has been watching these developments … [Read more...] about SB 751/Act 13 In a Nutshell: Emergency Education Act Addresses Issues for Schools During COVID-19
Guidelines for Divorced/Separated Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of uncertainty, here is some good advice on how to handle custody and co-parenting issues during the pandemic from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Also, all President Judges and District Court Administrators have been advised by Geoff Moulton, Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, that with regard to the Governor’s “stay at home” order, as to existing custody orders and … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Divorced/Separated Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Estate Planning Considerations During This Era of Social Distance
This unprecedented time of uncertainty has impacted all facets of our lives. We have had to adjust how we live our lives and work each day, and proper estate planning has become even more essential. Here are a few things to consider during this era of social distancing. First, if you have estate planning documents already—a Will and/or trust, Powers of Attorney for Assets and/or Healthcare, and … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Considerations During This Era of Social Distance
Employee Pay: Guideline for Schools During COVID-19 Pandemic
(Edited 3/26/20) Once enacted into law, Senate Bill 751 provides that no employee of any school entity who was employed as of March 13, 2020 shall receive more or less compensation that the employee would otherwise have been entitled to receive from the school had the COVID-19 pandemic not occurred. In addition, the federal legislature enacted paid leave protections for all government employees … [Read more...] about Employee Pay: Guideline for Schools During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Special Education Recap: Creativity and Careful Planning Needed in the Days Ahead
Earlier today, the Governor extended the closure of all Pennsylvania schools until at least April 6. As a result, the dust seems to have temporarily settled on governmental notices and advice to schools regarding the provision of education in the midst of this pandemic. This SLB is intended to recap and summarize the current state of affairs to bring everyone up to date before new notices are … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Special Education Recap: Creativity and Careful Planning Needed in the Days Ahead
PA Supreme Court Issues Order Halting Residential Evictions Throughout the Commonwealth
On March 18, 2020, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an order prohibiting judges at any level of the Pennsylvania Judiciary from effectuating an “eviction, ejectment or other displacement from a residence based upon the failure to make a rent, loan, or other similar payment”. This prohibition remains in effect until at least April 3, 2020, but … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Issues Order Halting Residential Evictions Throughout the Commonwealth
