In its 2025 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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Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction
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Connecticut Public Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall – A Guide for Schools
New Requirements for Non-Certified School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how
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General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave
Once signed, effective October 1, 2025, House Bill 7288 will make CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act
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Special Education Legislative Update
In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we
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Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act Amended by General Assembly
On June 4, 2025, embedded in an omnibus bonding bill, the Connecticut General Assembly amended the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act as it applies
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/29/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As the principal of a middle school, I am familiar with the challenges posed by
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OCR Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Connecticut State Board of Education Offers Guidance Regarding Dear Colleague Letter on Racial Discrimination and DEI
As discussed in our prior blog post, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently issued a Dear Colleague letter
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OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter on Racial Discrimination
On February 14, 2025, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying how the Department will interpret federal laws
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President Trump Issues Executive Order Entitled “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling”
On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” Contending that students are being indoctrinated
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