Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
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The Nutmeg Board of Education has been busy for years with challenges arising from outdated facilities, a contentious teachers’ union, and inadequate funding from Town
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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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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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OCR Determines School District’s Book Screening and Removal Process May Have Created Title VI and Title IX Hostile Environment
After a recent investigation conducted pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 6/15/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Like many towns in Connecticut, events leading to the local budget referendum have been contentious
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 6/8/23
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
As we close in on the end of the school year, students are getting more
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See You In Court – June 2023
Last month, Mr. Superintendent announced his retirement from the Nutmeg Public Schools, effective January 1, 2024, after twelve years of distinguished service. The members of the
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 6/1/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I received a note from an APRN stating “[Student] is a patient at our practice.
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