As COVID-19 vaccines become available, there are questions about whether schools can make it mandatory for their students or staff to get vaccinated.
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US DOE Says Title IX Does Not Protect Sexual Orientation, Says Bostock Limited to Title VII
January 13th, 2021As COVID-19 vaccines become available, there are questions about whether schools can make it mandatory for their students or staff to get vaccinated.
Can Schools Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Students or Staff?
January 12th, 2021As COVID-19 vaccines become available, there are questions about whether schools can make it mandatory for their students or staff to get vaccinated.
Right To Know Law Compliance More Costly as 2021 Begins
January 5th, 2021On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision addressing Agency obligations and the sanction provisions contained in the Right to Know Law.
COVID Relief Bill Impacts Residential Landlords
December 29th, 2020Incorporated into the more than 5,000 page bill are provisions that impact residential landlords.
What To Expect: The Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Reproductive Technology
December 15th, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique circumstances and dilemmas surrounding Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Omnibus Bill Clarifies Transportation Subsidies, Non-Public Transportation and More
December 9th, 2020Act 136 delivers two costly messages for public schools on student transportation. School Districts must continue to pay transportation vendors a portion of their costs even if they are not transporting students, and districts must provide transportation to non-public schools whether or not they are transporting their own public school students.
Governor Wolf Vetoes Pandemic Liability Protections for Schools
December 3rd, 2020Protecting these entities from a liability “in such a broad fashion”, Governor Wolf explained, “would only invite the potential for carelessness and disregard for public safety.”
Governor’s Attestation Order Raises Questions for School Districts in “Substantial” Counties
November 24th, 2020School districts in counties of substantial transmission rates must agree and sign a state certification that they are following the orders of Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine if they wish to continue to offer in-person instruction.