Three recent federal cases have given new meaning to the procedure in which Hearing Officers and Courts must evaluate Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims. On June 4, 2024, the Third Circuit addressed this issue with two cases: B.S.M. v. Upper Darby School District and Le … [Read more...] about Three New Federal Cases Impact Special Education Evaluation Procedures
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of School District’s Ability to Collect Real Estate Taxes
On March 5, 2024, Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Local Taxation and Assessment Practice Group, Jonathan M. Huerta, argued Circle of Seasons Charter School, Appellee v. Northwestern Lehigh School District, Appellant before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Philadelphia, on behalf of Northwestern Lehigh School District. Recently, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the District, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of School District’s Ability to Collect Real Estate Taxes
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Ready To Learn Block Grant
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Six of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Ready To Learn Block Grant
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Charters and Cyber Charter Schools
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”), which amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949. In Part Five of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus John E. Freund, III and Education Law Attorney Sarah Modrick, LL.M. discuss the changes impacting … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Charters and Cyber Charter Schools
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Four of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Three of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools