Overview
The on-demand series features the popular Back-to-School Legal Update, where Lozano Smith attorneys provide an overview of the most significant legal developments impacting California schools. Five department-focused webinars build on that foundation, highlighting legal and operational issues school leaders are navigating today.
The recordings are now available on-demand through the Illuminate Digital Training Platform for those who were unable to attend live.
Course Features
Developed and delivered by Lozano Smith attorneys, this series is available on-demand and designed for educators, administrators, and support staff to engage with at their own pace—making it a flexible and practical resource for school districts. A certificate of completion is available for participants who finish the training.
Topic Descriptions and Pricing
What’s New for California School Districts: Presenters will provide a legal and practical look at emerging issues involving parental rights, gender identity and federal responses, independent study, fingerprinting, expulsions, new pregnancy leave requirements, CalSTRS, significant labor and employment developments, along with general updates covering special education, charter schools, public records, and governance requirements.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
California’s AB 126 introduced significant changes to charter school oversight and authorizer responsibilities. This session will provide an in-depth overview of these reforms and what they mean for charter schools and authorizers. Presenters will highlight key statutory changes, including expanded oversight requirements, enhanced fiscal monitoring obligations, fraud reporting responsibilities, and further clarifications to California’s Charter Schools Act. The session will provide practical insights to help authorizers prepare through policy updates, strengthen protocols, and improve documentation practices.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming how parents and advocates communicate with school districts, including the submission of complaints and requests that may contain inaccurate legal claims or misleading information. As AI tools become more common, school district employees are increasingly receiving parent communications and complaints that contain language or were wholly generated by AI, on behalf of students with disabilities. While AI can help families organize their concerns, it can also produce communications that contain inaccurate legal citations, misstate special education requirements, or overstate legal entitlements. This presentation explores practical strategies for identifying these communications, responding professionally and consistently while maintaining accessibility, focusing on applicable laws and district policies, and avoiding assumptions about AI-generated content.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
This session will provide an overview of the legal issues surrounding video surveillance, audio recording, and privacy in California schools. We will discuss constitutional and statutory privacy protections, surveillance of students and employees, and the use of personal recording devices. The session will also examine the roles of special education, FERPA, the California Public Records Act, and collective bargaining in the implementation and management of school surveillance practices.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
Beginning January 1, 2027, California school employers will implement significant new paid pregnancy leave requirements for certificated, classified, and community college employees. This session provides a practical overview of AB 126 and SB 135, including employee eligibility, duration of leave, compensation requirements, and employer obligations. Presenters will also discuss how these new provisions interact with existing leave laws, including FMLA, CFRA, pregnancy disability leave, collective bargaining agreements, and board policies. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the operational and policy changes districts should begin preparing for now.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
This presentation examines ins and outs of school closures and workforce housing projects. It will address key issues involving school property disposition, housing development, environmental regulations, and public agency authority. The presentation will also highlight relevant statutes, regulatory requirements, and practical considerations for school districts considering school closure or workforce housing projects.
Pricing:- $125 per person per training
Lozano Smith's trainings are available exclusively to public agency employees. To ensure proper registration, please use your official district or agency email address when signing up.
Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.
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