Jul 26th, 2024The ESSER III Deadline Has Changed
The deadline for the use of round 3 funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) program under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act has changed. The change impacts all ESSER III funds allocated to NYS School Districts.
Jul 26th, 2024Recent Trends in Comptroller Audits
The State Comptroller, as the fiscal watchdog for New York State, has broad audit powers.
Jun 24th, 2024Disclosing Gender Identity to Parents; the US Supreme Court Fails to Weigh In
On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by John and Jane Parents against the Montgomery County Board of Education, effectively upholding the decision of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissing the Parents’ challenge to the Board of Education’s Student Gender Identity guidelines.
Jun 24th, 2024New Student Voter Registration Requirements Become Effective July 1, 2024
Amendments to the New York State Election Law that impact school districts and BOCES will become effective as of July 1, 2024. These changes will require updates to board policies and practices for school districts and BOCES.
May 28th, 2024Court Replaces “Significant Harm” Test with “Some-Harm” Standard
In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected lower court precedent requiring a plaintiff to show materially significant harm to prevail on a Title VII claim.
May 28th, 2024Responding Appropriately to Subpoenas
There are a lot of misconceptions about subpoenas, fueled by their very official appearance and the language typically appearing on them indicating they are orders of court, and that failure to comply can lead to penalties for contempt. Blindly responding to subpoenas for records can present real pitfalls for school districts.
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