Our team of attorneys monitor the Legislature, court decisions, and administrative agencies (e.g. CDE, Board of Education, State Controller’s Office, PERB, etc.) and issue frequent Legal Alerts on matters of legal importance to our clients. This page is updated frequently, so please visit us often.
New COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill (“AB”) 685 which imposes new reporting obligations on employers related to COVID-19. School administrators have had many questions regarding their legal obligations in response to COVID-19 cases connected to their school sites. AB 685 addresses those questions…
New Rules for Offering On Campus In-Person Supports; SB 820 Proposes to End Tolling of Assessment Plan and Student Record Timelines; and CDE Offers a Weekly Engagement Record Template
On Campus Supports On August 25, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued guidance for creating small, no more than 14 students with 2 supervising adults, cohorts to provide targeted services and support for students while schools are otherwise...
YM&C Files Lawsuit to Challenge Constitutionality of Student Defunding Law (SB 98 Litigation)
Last week, YM&C filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the State of California, the Governor, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Controller, and the California Department of Education on behalf of a diverse coalition of plaintiffs, including…
Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors’ Notification To Los Angeles County Charter Schools Regarding Deadline For Conflict Of Interest Code Adoption And Submittal
Following the recent opinion by the Fair Political Practices Commission (A-19-239), the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is notifying Los Angeles County charter schools of their obligation to adopt a conflict of interest code in compliance with the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Govt. Code § 81000, et. seq.) and requiring that…
Turning Thought Into Action in Preparing Your 2020-2021 Staffing Plans: A Critical Checklist For Charter School Personnel Management
Although COVID-19 has caused substantial disruptions to ordinary operations, charter schools must continue to make personnel decisions and adhere to applicable employment legal requirements. Especially in consideration of the fiscal impacts to personnel budgets for 2020-2021, many charter schools…
Critical 2020-2021 Student Services Homework Assignment!
Maintaining an up to date legally compliant and comprehensive Student & Family Handbook is a critical tool to minimize liability and unnecessary disruption but moreover to ensure parents and students are connected to your School and up to date on all School policies, rules, and applicable…
Employee Handbook Revamp: Is your school prepared to return to action in the 2020-2021 school year?
LEGAL ALERTThe Employee handbook is an essential compilation of critical policies, rules, and laws applicable to your school, and should address: New Telework Expectations: In order to be fully prepared in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Employee Handbook...
The Deadline to File Annual Statements of Economic Interest (“Form 700”) has been Extended from April 1 to June 1, 2020
As the ongoing Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic continues to impact all of us, charter school board members and employees should be aware of changes the Fair Political Practices Commission (“FPPC”) has recently announced regarding the filing of Statements of Economic Interest (“Form 700”) and adopting…
COVID-19 Legal Update #4 Emergency Employment Preparedness: New Labor and Employment Laws for Charter Schools in Response to COVID-19
As the ongoing Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic continues to impact students, staff, and schools alike, multiple state and federal laws have been adopted to protect employees and normal business functions. Charter school employers should be aware of the following...
COVID Legal Update #3: Important Highlights Concerning SB 117, Recent State Guidance, and Governor’s New Executive Orders
In the last three days, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Orders N-29-20, N-30-20, and N-33-20, and signed SB 117 -- each designed to fight the impacts of COVID-19 in California. In addition, the California Department of Education (“CDE”) and the California...
