In order to provide support and aid to school districts across the country amid the ongoing pandemic, Congress is allocating funds to schools and districts to address the impact COVID-19 had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools. More than a year ago, on March 27, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education passed the $2 trillion CARES Act, and within that, about $30.75 billion … [Read more...] about What Are the Contractual Guidelines for ESSERS Funding?
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Two Recent Pennsylvania Cases Provide Restrictions and Opportunities for Your Airbnb Plans
Property use for short-term renting is an increasingly popular trend, especially through services such as Airbnb and HomeAway. However, renters need to be aware of how their individual municipality regulates this type of rental. Pennsylvania courts are determining if and where property owners are permitted to rent their properties on a short-term basis through a case-by-case determination. For … [Read more...] about Two Recent Pennsylvania Cases Provide Restrictions and Opportunities for Your Airbnb Plans
Disappointment or Disruption? SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in BL v Mahanoy Area School District
Will Tinker survive social media? This morning, April 28, 2021, The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., a case about whether a school can regulate students’ off-campus speech. B.L., a female junior, former varsity cheerleader, posted a picture to her Snapchat account with her middle finger raised and numerous obscenities … [Read more...] about Disappointment or Disruption? SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in BL v Mahanoy Area School District
USDOE Mandates Standardized Tests, But Does Provide Some Flexibility in Pandemic Year
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) informed states they must administer federally mandated standardized exams for the 2020-2021 school year. However, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the DOE provided states with flexible options with respect to assessment, accountability, and reporting systems. Accountability and School Identification Waiver: The … [Read more...] about USDOE Mandates Standardized Tests, But Does Provide Some Flexibility in Pandemic Year
Good News for Local Business as COVID Restrictions Ease
The light at the end of the tunnel seems to be near for businesses across Pennsylvania! Due to the steady decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and the positive test rate percentage, Governor Tom Wolf has announced plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and other businesses, which will go into effect on April 4, 2021. Eased/changed restrictions … [Read more...] about Good News for Local Business as COVID Restrictions Ease
How Are We Doing? Special Education Services A Year Into COVID
The more things change, the more they stay the same. A year ago, students and staff in Pennsylvania schools packed up classrooms and prepared to stay home for two weeks as directed by the Governor in response to COVID-19. The closure eventually extended for the remainder of the school year. Schools worked to resume instruction via remote means and tackled the task of ensuring all students could … [Read more...] about How Are We Doing? Special Education Services A Year Into COVID
