On April 29, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on workplace harassment, Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The EEOC’s guidance on legal standards and employer liability is intended to assist employers in creating respectful workplaces and help workers feel safe on the job. Addressing the Need … [Read more...] about School Administrator’s Guide to EEOC’s New Workplace Harassment Guidance
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US Department of Education Releases Final Rule, Implementing Many Changes for Title IX
On April 19, 2024, after a two-year comment period which drew over 240,000 responses, the United States Department of Education released its final rule, implementing many changes to Title IX. The final rule is set to take effect on August 1,2024. Enacted in 1972, Title IX is a federal civil rights law outlawing discrimination in education based on sex. Title IX applies to … [Read more...] about US Department of Education Releases Final Rule, Implementing Many Changes for Title IX
Supreme Court Reviews Whether Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Users on Social Media
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that state officials may be sued in some circumstances where they act in their official capacity on social media. Applying the state-action doctrine, the Court ruled on Lindke v. Freed, No. 22-611, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 1214 (Mar. 15, 2024), a case arising from a public official’s act of deleting comments and blocking profiles from his … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Reviews Whether Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Users on Social Media
Governor Shapiro Addresses General Assembly: “Real Opportunity Begins in Our Classrooms”
On February 6, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2024-2025 Budget Address. Acknowledging the Commonwealth’s current, unconstitutional school funding system, Governor Shapiro proposes an increased budget and new programs to guarantee every student receives the thorough and efficient education they are entitled to. A Need For Change On February 7, 2023, a Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Governor Shapiro Addresses General Assembly: “Real Opportunity Begins in Our Classrooms”
Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Signs Three New Acts to Help Update Public School Code
Removing derogatory terms, making it easier for teachers to transfer to/from other states, and addressing dual enrollment calculations are among the varied legislation Governor Shapiro signed last week to update and improve various aspects of the Public School Code. Act 33 Act 33, sponsored by Representative Harkins, updates language throughout the School Code to remove outdated and … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Signs Three New Acts to Help Update Public School Code
Increased Protections Expected for Students in Pennsylvania School District Residency Disputes
On November 13, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill No. 663. Upon passage in the state Senate, HB 663 will amend Section 1302 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code, which governs residence and students’ right to free school. KingSpry’s Education Law Practice Group Chair Attorney Kristine Roddick details what schools need to know and how this … [Read more...] about Increased Protections Expected for Students in Pennsylvania School District Residency Disputes
