Category: COVID-19

COVID-19 UPDATE

Below are today’s updates regarding COVID-19 and its impact on Texas public schools.  For additional resources, please visit our COVID-19 page. Title IX: Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule Dean Micknal, Partner and Victoria Elliott, Associate On May 6, 2020, the US Department of Education issued an extensive update to the Title IX regulations […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Below are today’s updates regarding COVID-19 and its impact on Texas public schools.  For additional resources, please visit our COVID-19 page. Don’t Forget About FERPA Victoria Elliott, Associate The Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office has sent out information informing districts of the importance of updating FERPA/PPRA policies and notifications, as applicable, during online […]

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Now They Tell Us: Authority to Regulate Public Comments

On April 22, 2020, the Attorney General provided additional guidance on the implementation of Texas Government Code §551.007.  This section went into effect on September 1, 2019 and the sections addressed in the Opinion state: A governmental body shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the body regarding an item on […]

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Class of 2020: Waiving Graduation Requirements

In the wake of COVID-19, many questions have arisen regarding graduation for the 2020 senior class.  During these times, it is important to remember that certain graduation requirements may be satisfied via an individual graduation committee (“IGC”) review: Seniors who were enrolled in the district or charter school during the 2019–2020 school year may graduate […]

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TEA Special Education and Special Populations Updates for the Week of April 20, 2020

The Texas Education Agency reorganized its COVID-19 Support: Special Education webpage last week.  The revised site, which can be accessed here, now includes a direct link to the COVID19 Special Education Q&A, as well as links to four areas dedicated to: General Guidance Instructional Supports Parent Resources Instructional Continuity Framework As of April 23rd the […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Below are today’s updates regarding COVID-19 and its impact on Texas public schools.  For additional resources, please visit our COVID-19 page. TEA Special Education and Special Populations Updates for the Week of April 20, 2020 Dean Micknal, Partner The Texas Education Agency reorganized its COVID-19 Support: Special Education webpage last week.  The revised site, which […]

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Don’t Forget to Document!

A new school year is a great time to reset, build on last year’s success, and reflect on areas ripe for improvement. In the excitement of beginning the 2024-2025 school year, please keep in mind the importance of instituting best practices when it comes to documenting interactions with personnel and students alike. Proper documentation procedures […]

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