Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
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Last week, I received a request from a parent for accommodation, and I write to
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/21/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As we are settling in to the new school year, we are starting to get
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/14/23
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
With the teacher shortage this year, we struggled to fill the vacancies we confronted. We did
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See You In Court – July/August 2023
The Nutmeg Board of Education has been busy for years with challenges arising from outdated facilities, a contentious teachers’ union, and inadequate funding from Town
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 8/3/23
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
As the principal of an elementary school, I have been getting a bunch of questions
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2023 Education Legislation Summary
In its 2023 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides
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State Department of Education Issues Guidance Regarding Extension of Special Education Eligibility
As many school district administrators know, Connecticut recently enacted Public Act No. 23-137, which extends eligibility for special education and related services under the Individuals
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New Connecticut Law Limits Transcript Withholding by Institutions of Higher Education
Last month, Connecticut joined a growing number of states in limiting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when students have outstanding debt. Effective October 1
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CT Legislature Revises Bullying Laws
Last week, Governor Lamont signed Public Act 23-167, which makes significant changes to Connecticut’s bullying law that become mandatory for the 2025-2026 school year.
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U.S. Supreme Court Changes Landscape on Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that dramatically alters the admissions landscape for colleges and universities. In a nutshell, the
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