Sarah Gleason

Sarah Gleason is a member of the firm’s School Law Practice Group, where she advises public school districts on a variety of general education, special education and labor and employment issues. Prior to receiving her J.D., Sarah worked as an elementary school teacher, and she brings that unique perspective to her practice as a school law attorney.

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2023 Education Legislation Summary

By Dori Pagé Antonetti, Sarah Gleason & Gwen J. Zittoun on August 3, 2023

Posted in Featured, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

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…

An upset elementary school boy hides his face while being bullied by two other boys. Shot in front of their elementary school.

CT Legislature Revises Bullying Laws

By Gwen J. Zittoun, Dori Pagé Antonetti, Sarah Gleason & Kelsey Scarlett on July 5, 2023

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Featured, Public Schools, Responsibilities, Students

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.

Update on Connecticut’s School Immunization Requirements

By Dori Pagé Antonetti, Julie C. Fay, Sarah Gleason & Jessica Richman Smith on March 9, 2023

Posted in Featured, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

On February 16, 2023, Connecticut’s Commissioner of Public Health (“Commissioner”) issued a memorandum to school nurse supervisors and school medical advisors regarding medical exemption reporting…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 12/15/22

By Sarah Gleason on December 15, 2022

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Public Schools

Guest Columnist: Sarah E. Gleason, Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

I am a middle school principal, and I am used

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2022 Education Legislation Summary

By Dori Pagé Antonetti, Sarah Gleason & Gwen J. Zittoun on July 26, 2022

Posted in Featured, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

In its 2022 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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2021 Legislation Summary for Independent Schools

By Julie C. Fay & Sarah Gleason on September 22, 2021

Posted in Featured, Independent Schools

In its 2021 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect independent schools in Connecticut. This …
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Webinar: 2021 Education Legislation Summary

By Jessica Richman Smith, Dori Pagé Antonetti & Sarah Gleason on September 2, 2021

Posted in Colleges and Universities, Featured, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

In 2021, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This complimentary webinar is intended to…
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2021 Education Legislation Summary

By Dori Pagé Antonetti & Sarah Gleason on August 17, 2021

Posted in Featured, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

In its 2021 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This …
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