The decision, comprised of a plurality opinion and concurring and dissenting opinions, was issued on June 18 and notes that student images contained in school surveillance videos are exempt from disclosure to the public. The decision stems from a 2017 request of a local newspaper for a bus videotape that depicted students upon arrival to school. The newspaper’s interest in the video focused on an … [Read more...] about PA Supreme Court Protects Student Privacy in Landmark RTKL Decision
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How New Title IX Regulations Will Impact All K-12 Schools
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. On May 6, 2020, in the midst of the school closings due to Covid-19, Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education issued new Title IX Regulations promised by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on September 22, 2017. The proposed regulations were published in the Federal Register on … [Read more...] about How New Title IX Regulations Will Impact All K-12 Schools
ACLU Fires First Volley Against Betsy DeVos and Dept of Ed over New Title IX Rules
Days after the announcement of the new Title IX Regulations, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed its lawsuit on behalf of plaintiffs “Know Your Title IX,” the “Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates,” “Girls for Gender Equity,” and “Stop Sexual Assault in Schools,” all advocacy organizations for alleged victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault in schools receiving federal … [Read more...] about ACLU Fires First Volley Against Betsy DeVos and Dept of Ed over New Title IX Rules
Department of Education Issues New Title IX Regulations, Finally
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. On May 6, 2020, in the midst of the school closings due to COVID-19, Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education issued new regulations promised by the then-Acting Assistant Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Candice Jackson on September 22, 2017. Unlike OCR’s previous “Dear … [Read more...] about Department of Education Issues New Title IX Regulations, Finally
Act 13 and Act 15 Bolster Flexibility for Pennsylvania Schools
Earlier this year, Governor Wolf signed Act 13, which provided several forms of relief for school entities throughout the Commonwealth. Most recently, the General Assembly enacted further relief for schools through Act 15. Together, these Acts have bolstered the flexibility required for schools to continue services, where possible, and maintain operations. Act 13 KingSpry thoroughly analyzed each … [Read more...] about Act 13 and Act 15 Bolster Flexibility for Pennsylvania Schools
Applying IDEA and Section 504 in the Time of COVID
Recently, PDE’s Bureau of Special Education (BSE) issued guidance which states, “LEAs should work to ensure that a student receiving special education services is continuing to be provided with FAPE, as appropriate and reasonable for each student’s circumstances. Educational and related services and supports may need to be adjusted accordingly.” Services to be provided to students identified as … [Read more...] about Applying IDEA and Section 504 in the Time of COVID
