On May 6, 2020, the US Department of Education issued an extensive update to the Title IX regulations (the “Final Rule”). As the new regulations take effect on August 14, 2020, districts do not have much time to digest the information and prepare for implementation. In an effort to assist our districts in learning the […]
Read moreby Holly James Under Executive Order GA-21, issued by Governor Abbott on May 5, 2020, school districts may now allow students to access school buildings as follows: A student (accompanied by an adult if needed) may, as allowed by the school consistent with the minimum standard health protocols found in guidance issued by TEA, visit […]
Read moreBelow 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 […]
Read more(NOTE: Executive Order GA-21 was issued May 5, 2020 and expands the list of reopened services discussed below. We have discussed certain provisions of GA-21 related to schools in an updated post available here.) On April 27, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-18, allowing certain businesses to physically reopen at 25% capacity. Very little […]
Read moreAfter completely redesigning the COVID-19 Support: Special Education webpage last week, the Texas Education Agency had a relatively quiet week of updates. The only update in the General Guidance section appears to consist of a minor correction to the COVID-19 Special Education Q&A regarding the requirement that SHARS informed consent include the name, rather than […]
Read moreIn 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreBelow 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 […]
Read moreBelow 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 13, 2020 Dean Micknal, Partner The Texas Education Agency has continued to post and revise guidance regarding Special Education and Special Populations […]
Read moreBelow are today’s updates regarding COVID-19 and its impact on Texas public schools. For additional resources, please visit our COVID-19 page. Documenting Temporary SPED Services Dean Micknal, Partner; Victoria Elliott, Associate During the current pandemic, public school districts have an ongoing obligation to provide FAPE to students with disabilities. Therefore, district personnel need to attempt […]
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