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Important Updates Regarding Independent Study Programs

The 2024 Education Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 153, includes notable changes to the parameters for independent study programs.

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What is an Elementary School? California Department of Education Revises its Guidance on Equitable Services and Proportionate Share for Parentally-Placed Private School Preschoolers

The California Department of Education (CDE) recently released updated guidance regarding equitable services and proportionate share funding for parentally-placed private school students with disabilities.

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Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Limiting Non-Compete Clauses

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final Non-Compete Clause Rule (Rule) which bans employers within the FTC’s jurisdiction from entering into new non-compete clauses (non-competes) with workers.

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U.S. Supreme Court Backs Oregon City’s Anti-Camping Law

The United States Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (June 28, 2024) 603 U.S.___ [2024 WL 3208072], significantly impacting how local governments can address homelessness.

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California SAFETY Act: California Bans School Policies Requiring Disclosure of Student Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression

On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1955, commonly known as the Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), into law.

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Protecting Students from Discrimination: Updated Guidance from OCR

The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) regarding schools’ obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) to protect students from discrimination based o

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Taxpayer Protection Act Removed from November Ballot

On June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court ruled that the ballot initiative designated as Initiative 1935 and known as the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” (TPA) amounts to an impermissible revision of the Constitution and ordered the Secretary of State to refrain from placing it on the November ballot.

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USDA Updates its Nutrition Standards for Schools Nationwide

On April 25, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service published updated school nutrition standards that will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

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2024 Updates: Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities

As a reminder, school districts and county offices of education should update their parental annual notice (Annual Notice) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

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