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Senate Bill 229: Remote and blended learning for 2021-2022 | JD Supra
On December 8, 2021, the Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 2291, which includes changes to remote and blended learning. The changes enacted for remote learning will require quick action by interested school districts. The bill provides districts the option to continue providing instruction using the remote learning plan that many districts instituted during the 2020-2021 school year.
Can they do that? Political activity at school and board meetings | JD Supra
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, school boards across Ohio have experienced increased attendance at board meetings and related political activity. Additionally, Election Day is coming up on November 2, 2021, so districts are grappling with all sorts of questions related to what political activity is permissible on campus and what rules apply to students, staff and community members in general.
Federal court strikes down religious challenge to mask requirement | JD Supra
On August 23, 2021, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over Ohio, ruled that a Michigan mask requirement does not violate an individual’s religious freedom. In October 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued several orders that required, among other things, all students from kindergarten through fifth grade to wear a mask at school. The orders were amended as the pandemic progressed, and included a number of exemptions.
Ohio Supreme Court increases requirements for arming school staff | JD Supra
According to the Ohio Supreme Court in a decision issued June 23, 2021, a school board can no longer authorize a staff member to be armed while on duty unless the staff member either has completed an approved basic peace officer training program or has 20 years of experience as a peace officer.
What happens at the Cocoa Hut, stays at the Cocoa Hut: U.S. Supreme Court determines school district’s discipline of cheerleader violates First Amendment | Bricker & Eckler LLP - JDSupra
In a June 23, 2021, decision that reviewed the Mahanoy Area School District’s discipline of a cheerleader, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals had reached the right determination, but for the wrong reason. When a student, identified only as B.L. in court documents, made junior varsity cheerleading instead of varsity, she, as many young people do, took to social media to air her frustrations.
Ohio Legislature grants qualified immunity to schools for COVID-19 related lawsuits | JD Supra
On September 2, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly enacted House Bill 606, a measure that provides widespread qualified immunity to various groups, including schools, for liability related to COVID-19. Once Governor DeWine receives the bill, he has 10 days to sign, let it become law without his signature, or veto. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is signed by the Governor, or, if he does not sign, 100 days after it is received.
A new Supreme Court case makes EdChoice challenges more difficult | JD Supra
On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which has potential ramifications for public schools across the country that are losing money when students attend religious schools. At issue in the case was a program in which a Montana resident could receive a tax credit for donating to a scholarship fund. The fund would then bundle those smaller donations into scholarships for low-income families to use.
[Webinar] Wednesday Webinar: Legal Update – What You Missed This Summer (Pre-K to 12) - July 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
July 29th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Join Bricker education attorneys Nicole Donovsky and Aaron Rothey for a review of the more significant legal developments that transpired over the summer, including important changes for the 2020-2021 Pre-K to 12 school year.
[Webinar] Facilities Considerations in a COVID-19 World - May 27th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST | JD Supra
May 27th, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Join several Bricker attorneys as they discuss how to prepare facilities according to state and CDC safety recommendations, the use of athletic facilities over the summer and facility maintenance challenges due to budget cuts.
An overview of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for public employers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Salary threshold changes could make more school district employees eligible for overtime pay | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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