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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…

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Peter Maher Quoted in Special Ed Connection Article, “When it Comes to Electronic IEPs, Don’t Sacrifice Individualization for Convenience”

By Peter J. Maher on March 8, 2023

Posted in Featured, Public Schools, Special Education

Peter Maher has been quoted in the Special Ed Connection® article, “When it comes to electronic IEPs, don’t sacrifice individualization for convenience” To read…

See You In Court – March 2023

By Thomas B. Mooney on March 1, 2023

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, CABE Journal Columns, Featured, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, serves as Chairperson of the Policy Committee of the Nutmeg Board of Education. Ms. Superintendent called…

OCR Releases New Resources Regarding Athletic Programs and Title IX Compliance

By Dori Pagé Antonetti, Julie C. Fay, Julie P. Jaquays & Jessica Richman Smith on February 27, 2023

Posted in Colleges and Universities, Featured, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released three new resources regarding equal opportunity in athletic programs under…

Third Circuit Hears Case on Whether College Athletes May Be Employees

By Jarad M. Lucan & Sarah N. Niemiroski on February 20, 2023

Posted in Colleges and Universities, Featured

Current and former college athletes are suing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) over the NCAA’s failure to pay them an hourly wage. Last week…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/16/23

By Thomas B. Mooney on February 16, 2023

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Featured, Federal and State Role in Education, Most Recent Columns

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

Long-time reader, first-time writer.

When I took the job of principal, I knew that dealing…

See You In Court – February 2023

By Thomas B. Mooney on February 1, 2023

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, CABE Journal Columns, Featured, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Veteran Board member Bob Bombast was recently confronted at the grocery store by an exasperated Polly Parent. She told Bob that her daughter attends Median Middle…

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Investigating Student Misconduct in Independent Schools: Tips and Traps

By Julie C. Fay & Sarah Boxer on January 25, 2023

Posted in Featured, Independent Schools, Seminars and Events

Join us as we discuss best practices and frequent challenges for K-12 schools conducting investigations into student misconduct. Using a scenario based approach, we will…

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Special Education Legal Update Part 2: Identifying and Educating Students with SLD/Dyslexia

By Andreana R. Bellach, Julia V. Wilde & Julie P. Jaquays on January 25, 2023

Posted in Featured, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events, Special Education, Students

Recent developments at the federal and state levels highlight the increased focus on addressing the needs of students with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia. We…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/12/23

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 12, 2023

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Featured