On March 21, 2020, the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Practical Implications for Schools as Employers
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed House Bill 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), into law. The FFCRA amends portions of the
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UPDATE: Student Data Privacy and COVID-19
On March 21, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7I, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Municipal Operations and
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OSERS Issues Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) to
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Prompt Examination of COVID-19 Impact on School Business Operations Advisable
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the operation of schools and school districts in Connecticut. While education officials across the state react to rapidly changing
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Student Data Privacy and COVID-19
School districts in Connecticut are busy pulling together plans to educate students at home — whether through formal “distance learning” or otherwise — during the
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COVID-19: Additional Guidance Regarding FOIA, Timeline Waivers & Budget Extensions
Given the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and the information made available to us by public officials at this time, we wanted to
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U.S. Department of Education Issues Q&A Addressing Coronavirus and Student Privacy Implications
On March 12, 2020, the Student Privacy Policy Office of the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document concerning “
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Preparing for School Closures: Key Takeaways from New State Guidance and Special Education Considerations
As school districts consider the potential for school closures related to COVID-19, many are grappling with issues regarding continuity of learning; how to satisfy the
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Prevention and Response: Planning for Coronavirus in Connecticut Schools
With the emergence of confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the United States and in communities surrounding Connecticut, Connecticut public school districts should continue
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