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Immigration Enforcement Actions in California

In recent weeks, media outlets have reported on immigration raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents that targeted various areas in California.

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Charter Schools Must Obtain Separate Approvals for New Schools, Renewals, and Revisions, Court Rules

A California appellate court has published a decision affirming that charter schools must obtain separate approvals for new initial petitions, charter renewals, and material revisions to charter school petitions.

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When Politics and Walkouts Come to the Workplace: Considerations for Teachers, Superintendents, and Governing Boards

The February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has inspired a groundswell of political activism at K-12 schools across the country. Lozano Smith previously reported on considerations and implications of student activism surrounding this issue.

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School District Policy Prohibiting Active Strikers from Entering School Grounds Violated the First Amendment

A public school district's policies prohibiting picketing and the display of signs and banners on District property violated the free speech rights of picketers and their supporters, the Ninth Circuit has ruled.

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Student Walkouts: What Your District Needs to Know

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. has intensified the nationwide debate about gun control and school safety. Inspired by the activism of the Parkland survivors, students nationwide are engaging in walkouts and protests.

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New Law Eases Path to School Employee Housing

As a result of California's affordable housing crisis, school districts face challenges in retaining teachers and school district employees, particularly in regions with high housing costs.

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State Allocation Board Adopts Developer Fee Increases

The State Allocation Board (SAB) has increased the amount of "Level 1" developer fees that school districts are authorized to collect to $3.79 per square foot of residential development and $0.61 per square foot of commercial development.

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Retiree Work Hour Limitation Suspended for Fire and Mudslide Response Work

Governor Jerry Brown has suspended the 960-hour per year work hour limit for retired annuitants who assist California counties battling fires and mudslides.

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Student Athlete's Right to Kneel during National Anthem Likely Protected by the First Amendment

A federal district court in California has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a school district's policy requiring student athletes to stand during the national anthem at school sporting events.

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