As school closures continue and schools implement distance learning plans, questions and concerns persist concerning the applicability of laws and regulations relating to student confidentiality
Continue Reading Student Privacy Policy Office Releases Guidance on Virtual Learning
As we previously reported, on March 21, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7I, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response
Continue Reading Commissioner of Education Relaxes Portion of Student Data Privacy Law During School Closure
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
Continue Reading OSERS Issues Additional Guidance Related To Remote Delivery of Special Education and Related Services
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
Continue Reading OSERS Issues Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak
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
Continue Reading Prompt Examination of COVID-19 Impact on School Business Operations Advisable
School districts in Connecticut are busy pulling together plans to educate students at home — whether through formal “distance learning” or otherwise — during the
Continue Reading Student Data Privacy and COVID-19
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 “
Continue Reading U.S. Department of Education Issues Q&A Addressing Coronavirus and Student Privacy Implications
New federal data show that the number of unaccompanied minors coming to Connecticut nearly tripled from 2018 to 2019. As the numbers continue to increase,
Continue Reading Connecticut School Districts Experience an Influx of Unaccompanied Minors
This winter, schools have had to cope with a particularly difficult cold and flu season and, now, are grappling with how to respond to concerns
Continue Reading Coronavirus: Guidance for Schools