Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 84 passed this week, eliminating the law that penalizes public school teachers for wearing religious garb while in the performance of their duties. Below is a look at what led to the amendment and how this change may impact your school. Amendment of the Public School Code Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 84 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to repeal the provision … [Read more...] about SB 84 Means An Impactful Change for School Districts and Their Employees
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Can A School Sue a Charter School for Unpaid Extracurricular Fees?
Last fall, in a matter of first impression, a state court ruled that a school district cannot sue a charter school for unpaid extracurricular fees. A few months later, the Pennsylvania Department of Education weighed in on how these fees are calculated and rejected a school district’s attempt to recoup funds that PDE had redirected. Both of these decisions indicate that school districts are likely … [Read more...] about Can A School Sue a Charter School for Unpaid Extracurricular Fees?
Another New Year’s Resolution – Get Your Legal Documents in Order
As we ring in another new year, think about making one more resolution that can go a long way toward making your life and the lives of those you love easier. By preparing an estate plan and organizing your personal legal documents now, you can ensure that you and your family members are protected in an emergency. Start by Organizing Your Papers The thought of getting your legal affairs in order … [Read more...] about Another New Year’s Resolution – Get Your Legal Documents in Order
Calculating Charter School Tuition Reimbursement Rates
A recent ruling by the Secretary of Education resolves, for the moment, a dispute between the Pennsylvania public school districts and charter schools over charter school tuition funding rates. More specifically, the decision is instructive regarding school district use of Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 363 when calculating these rates. The case is School District of Philadelphia v. … [Read more...] about Calculating Charter School Tuition Reimbursement Rates
December Dilemma: Holiday Displays and Programs in Public Schools
As the holidays approach, school officials may find themselves preparing for snow days, winter vacation, and of course, the issue of religious expression in public schools. Every year, the holiday season brings a flurry of questions about what is allowed under the law regarding holiday displays and programs. While teaching about religious holidays is permitted as part of an educational program, … [Read more...] about December Dilemma: Holiday Displays and Programs in Public Schools
New Pennsylvania Law Addresses Beneficiary Designations During Divorce Decree
Married individuals are typically the beneficiaries of their spouse’s life insurance policies/retirement accounts. Following a divorce or an annulment, most individuals will update their beneficiary designations on their life insurance policies/retirement accounts to remove their former spouse. There are situations, however, where one spouse will leave the other as a beneficiary following the … [Read more...] about New Pennsylvania Law Addresses Beneficiary Designations During Divorce Decree
