EducationImageIn its 2015 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect Connecticut school districts. This summary is intended to give you a brief overview of some of the more significant changes that were made this year in the area of education.

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Shipman & Goodwin previously distributed a newsletter containing a summary of the legislative changes to education laws based on the 2015 General Assembly regular and special sessions.  The original version of that document stated that, by the 2017-2018 school year, local or regional boards of education, interdistrict magnet schools operated by regional educational service centers (RESC) and charter schools providing preschool programs must obtain accreditation for those preschool programs from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  We wish to clarify that summary to note that the legislation requires that, by the 2017-2018 school year, local or regional boards of education and RESCs operating interdistrict magnet schools, as well as charter schools operating preschool programs, must obtain NAEYC accreditation for those preschool programs.

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Photo of Peter J. Maher Peter J. Maher

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school…

Peter Maher represents boards of education and other entities in all areas of school law, with an emphasis on special education issues and labor and employment matters. A former educator, Peter draws on his firsthand knowledge of the needs and goals of school stakeholders to provide practical, community-specific and timely counsel that helps prevent problems when possible and solve them when necessary. Whether navigating sensitive special education matters or advising on day-to-day district operations, he partners with his clients to identify opportunities and pursue a clear path in the face of today’s challenges.

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Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration…

Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration proceedings as needed. Anne works with schools to address issues such as bullying and sexual harassment. She is often called upon to advise schools regarding professional boundaries and child abuse and neglect issues.  In her role as general counsel to boards of education around the state, Anne facilitates self-evaluation and goal-setting sessions. She also leads Shipman & Goodwin’s model policy project, which provides policy support and guidance to a number of school districts.

Anne serves as General Counsel to Shipman & Goodwin. From 2010 through 2017, she was Co-Chair of the firm’s School Law Practice Group, and from 2011 through 2017, she served on the firm’s seven-member Management Committee.

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