Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave...more
7/15/2025
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Connecticut ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Schools ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Teachers
On February 14, 2025, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying how the Department will interpret federal laws that prohibit schools and other entities receiving...more
3/3/2025
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Dear Colleague Letter ,
Department of Education ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Equal Protection ,
OCR ,
Race Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Title VI
In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant...more
7/31/2024
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Educational Institutions ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employees ,
Labor Reform ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Students ,
Teachers ,
Wage and Hour