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In C.S. v. McCrumb, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed the scope of a public school’s ability to restrict student expression on-campus, particularly when that expression involves politically charged,...more
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will now stand after the Georgia Supreme Court declined on Tuesday, July 1, to review the case. The ruling has serious implications for the doctrine of official immunity for K-12 employees...more
Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature recently reached an agreement on a “bell-to-bell” smartphone ban in schools. This new legislation will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and will apply to all schools...more
As the end of the academic year approaches, school administrators face a critical but often overlooked opportunity: the chance to proactively plan for next year’s physical security needs. School safety is always a top concern...more
The Order states that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate known risks to children’s safety and well-being in the classroom that result from the application of school discipline based on discriminatory and unlawful...more
Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago - “An Illinois House committee on Tuesday moved to overhaul how Illinois police officers execute search warrants in response to the...more
Since 2011, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been restricted by policy from conducting raids and other immigration enforcement actions in “sensitive locations” like schools, churches, and hospitals....more
The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its work week on Thursday and vacated the State Capitol for a four-day weekend flanked by Valentine’s Day and the holiday commonly known as President’s Day. But President’s Day is...more
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has historically maintained a “sensitive spaces” or “protected areas” policy which restricted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents from making arrests in...more
Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker Announce Education and School Safety Priorities - In a late-afternoon press conference, Governor Kemp was joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, and...more
On Dec. 14, 2024, New York enacted new legislation, “Maximum Temperatures in School Buildings and Facilities.” Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, public schools (including districts, BOCES and charter schools) must develop and...more
As the school year begins, parents often focus on purchasing supplies, setting routines, and ensuring their child is ready for the academic challenges ahead. However, a crucial aspect that should not be overlooked is...more
The 2024-2025 academic school year is ushering in a wave of new, mandatory policies to be adopted by public schools across North Carolina. Statutory and regulatory changes at the state and federal levels have imposed...more
Schools across the county use a myriad of different surveillance technologies, including school communications monitoring, online monitoring, web filtering, weapon detection systems, and remote video monitoring. According to...more
The original version of this article was published in June, 2021. It has been updated based on experiences over the past year. By now, you are likely aware that the federal government has issued three rounds of relief...more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 99 into law yesterday, which allows school boards and governing bodies to permit individuals, including board employees such as administrators, teachers, cafeteria workers, and...more
M.M. v. San Juan Unified Sch. Dist., No. 219CV00398TLNEFB, 2020 WL 5702265 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 24, 2020) - SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL HISTORY: M.M., a nine-year-old female student in the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD),...more
The arming of school personnel as a safety and security measure for public schools has been given some guidance in the form of a decision by the Twelfth District Court of Appeals in a Butler County case involving the Madison...more
In Illinois, the School Safety Drill Act requires K-12 public and private educational facilities to conduct several types of safety drills, including law enforcement drills, to address potential evacuation or lock-down...more
Part 1: California Laws Impacting Schools and School Districts for 2020 - Last year brought many changes to the legal landscape affecting educators. In this Best Best & Krieger LLP Legal Alert series, we look at some of...more
Beyond the ever-growing list of pressures today’s schools face is the looming threat of another school shooting. Ever since Columbine in 1999, schools and law enforcement agencies have taken great precautions to prevent these...more
On September 25, 2019, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released The Role of Districts in Developing...more
On Friday, February 22, 2019, the General Assembly’s Education Committee will conduct a public hearing on numerous proposed bills. The hearing will take place at 11:00 A.M. in Room 2E of the Legislative Office Building. Of...more
With the seemingly ever-increasing propensity for America’s youth to resort to violence to resolve conflict—real or imagined—school administrators are collectively searching for guidance in preventing violence before it...more
Recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida have caused many in the education community to think about their own campuses and the safety and security measures they have employed over the years....more