U.S. Department of Education releases guide to school climate resources
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U.S. DOL issues proposed changes to FLSA rules
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued two notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would make changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
April 12 Diversity and Inclusion Workshop to provide practical resources for schools
On April 12, OSBA’s Division of Legal Services will host its annual spring Diversity and Inclusion Workshop from 9a.m.-3p.m. at OSBA’s office in Columbus. This year’s spring workshop will include practical recommendations on a number of important and timely topics.
Teacher Payment Reminder
House Bill 491, which took effect March 19, 2019 made some important changes to teacher payment procedures that schools have to comply with immediately. Under the new procedures, before a district can pay any teacher:
District Court rules against U.S. Department of Education over delay of regulations
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled last week that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) unreasonably delayed implementing IDEA regulations related to racial, ethnic and gender disproportionality.
Sunshine law resources
This week is Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government.
SERS penalties resume March 11
Ohio Revised Code (RC) 3309.571 requires the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) to impose
New ODE Certification Guidance
On February 15, Ohio school districts received a guidance document from the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) Office of Educator Licensure designed to help schools and teachers meet the new July 1
Mental health focus at March 1 Special Education Law Workshop and FERPA FAQs
In December, the Legal Ledger reported that the Federal Commission on School Safety, formed by President Trump after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, had released its report and recommendations.
Post-Janus class action complaint settles
Last June, we summarized the U.S.