Students, Public Schools, Mental Health

New Jersey FY 2026—Department of Education Budget Hearing

McCarter & English, LLP on 4/23/2025

On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion...more

What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Concussions and Long-Term Learning

Stark & Stark on 4/17/2025

We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your...more

Developments from the 2022 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Public Schools

Pullman & Comley - School Law on 8/18/2022

The 2022 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly concluded on May 4, 2022. The following is a brief description of acts that were passed by the General Assembly that may be of interest to Connecticut’s K-12...more

Developments from the 2022 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Affecting Public Schools (and Public Employers)

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 8/15/2022

The 2022 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly concluded on May 4, 2022. The following is a brief description of acts that were passed by the General Assembly that may be of interest to Connecticut’s K-12...more

New Year, New Laws

Franczek P.C. on 8/24/2021

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! As we begin, special education leaders should take note of several new laws recently signed by the Governor. We have been talking a lot about HB 40 and HB 2748, which extend transition...more

New York State Education Department Provides Guidance on Implementing New Mental Health Instruction Requirements

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC on 10/10/2018

Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, New York state schools must include instruction in mental health as part of their health education curriculum pursuant to recently amended state law and regulations....more

Shutting Down the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Proskauer - Proskauer For Good on 9/19/2018

Public schools across the country too often rely on harsh disciplinary measures. These policies are marked by an in-school police presence, high rates of arrest and suspension, and ineffectiveness. Unduly punitive strategies...more

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