On October 5, 2009, Governor Rell signed into law Public Act 09-6 implementing the State budget provisions concerning education. Among other things
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First Accounting of Stimulus Package’s Impact Published
According to reporting completed by Connecticut school districts, funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known as “The Stimulus Package,” saved or…
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Project Opening Doors Award Upheld
Project Opening Doors (“POD”) is a new program offered on a nation-wide basis through the National Math and Science Initiative (“NMSI”). POD is designed to…
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Rhode Island Commissioner Halts Use of Seniority for Teacher Assignments
Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist recently ordered all school districts in Rhode Island to cease using teacher seniority as the sole determinant of…
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New Haven Teachers’ Contract Gaining National Attention
The newly-settled contract between the New Haven Board of Education and the New Haven Federation of Teachers has been getting attention nationally. The terms of…
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Deadline for Executing 403(b) Plan Document Approaching
Employers that sponsor 403(b) plans, such as public school districts, have until December 31, 2009, to adopt written 403(b) plan documents in order to comply…
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Comment Period for Revised ADA Regulations Open
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By legislation effective January 1, 2009, Congress expanded the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) so that a greater number of individuals will…
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Shipman & Goodwin Attorney Tim Hollister Launches National Blog for Parents on Safe Teen Driving
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Shipman & Goodwin attorney Tim Hollister, a leader in a statewide task force on Connecticut’s teen driving laws, has launched a national blog for parents…
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OCR Has New Address, Districts Must Update Notices
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Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Discipline of Special Education Students, Employer Obligations, Employer Responsibilities, Federal and State Role in Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Special Education
The Boston Office of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (which is the regional office covering Connecticut) has moved. Districts should update…
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U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Swine Flu, Including Waivers and Special Education Information
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Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Employer Obligations, Employer Responsibilities, Employment of Teachers, Federal and State Role in Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Special Education, Students, Supervision of Students, Teacher Employment, Evaluation and Dismissal
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance regarding flexibility and waivers available to school districts, post-secondary institutions, and other grantees in the event of…