One of the many concerning consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the emergence of “long COVID” — the general term for long-term symptoms and effects experienced by those who have contracted COVID-19. Just as schools have had to adapt and react to those with acute symptoms of this deadly virus, they must also understand and react to members of the school community experiencing long COVID. … [Read more...] about What Does Long COVID Mean For Your Students?
KingSpry Blog
COVID Prevention Strategies Remain Critical to Protect School Communities This Fall
On July 16, 2021, PDE advised school entities to follow current CDC guidance. The PDE and DOH did NOT release separate state guidance or recommendations for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Therefore, the most updated guidance is found in Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools on the CDC website. Below are some important pieces for school leaders to note. Where We Were You may … [Read more...] about COVID Prevention Strategies Remain Critical to Protect School Communities This Fall
Amendments to Sunshine Law Make Big Changes in School Board Meeting Procedures
Act 65, effective August 29, 2021, tightens agenda requirements for school board meetings. Act 65 of 2021 will amend the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. §§701-716, to require the following: 1. All public agencies currently covered under the Sunshine Act must provide notice of agency business on an Agenda, which must include a listing of each matter of agency business that will or may be the subject of … [Read more...] about Amendments to Sunshine Law Make Big Changes in School Board Meeting Procedures
Act 65 of 2021 Amends the Sunshine Act
Some of you may have received updates from your State Representatives about Act 65, which was approved by Governor Wolf on June 30, 2021 and amends the Sunshine Act for public agencies. Below is a summary of the changes. Act 65 of 2021 will amend the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa. C.S. §§701-716, to require the following: 1. All public agencies currently covered under the Sunshine Act must … [Read more...] about Act 65 of 2021 Amends the Sunshine Act
Governor Wolf Signs Act 66, Offering Optional Year of Education Due to COVID
This past week, Governor Wolf signed SB 664/Act 66, a law that offers parents and adult students the authority to request retention and, in some cases, an additional year of education as a result of learning lost during the pandemic. What the Law Says Following minor revisions, Senate Bill 664 moved quickly through the Legislature and was signed into law on June 30, 2021. The revisions shifted … [Read more...] about Governor Wolf Signs Act 66, Offering Optional Year of Education Due to COVID
Federal Court Determine Tuition Reimbursement Is An Available Remedy in Early Intervention Matters
The decision in K.S. v. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit No. 23 was issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Jun 29, 2021 and includes general legal conclusions that may apply to all early intervention students going forward. What Happened K.S. is an eligible young student, with a need for early intervention services under the educational category … [Read more...] about Federal Court Determine Tuition Reimbursement Is An Available Remedy in Early Intervention Matters
