Lozano Smith

In this episode host Sloan Simmons is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Sarah Garcia and Karina Demirchyan to discuss why student attendance has become a critical issue for local educational agencies and how attendance concerns can evolve into legal and special education obligations. Drawing on recent legislative updates and real-world experience, the conversation highlights funding conside...

Lozano Smith Podcast

E101 From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations

E100 Responding to Requests under the California Public Records Act: Best Practices from the Field

E99 New Laws Impacting Students Heading into 2026

E98 Gender Identity, Title IX, and Equal Protection: Status of Federal and California Law and Pending Litigation

E97 Mahmoud v. Taylor: A Practical Discussion on the Supreme Court’s Opt-Out Opinion

E96 Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel

E95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534

E94 The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success

E93 Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony

E92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

E91 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 3: Implementation

E90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement

E89 Review and Update—Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline – Are You Ready?

E88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond

E87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools

E86 Update on Student Issues to Ring in the New Year - 2025!

E85 CCS Podcast Series: Part 4 - From Campus to Closure: The Legal and Practical Approaches to School Closure

E84 CCS Podcast Series: Part 3 - Understanding, Building, and Sustaining a Professional Organizational Culture

E83 CCS Podcast Series: Part 2 - School Facilities and Construction Planning, Management, and Oversight: Communication, Communication, Communication

E82 CCS Podcast Series: Part 1 - The Power of Positivity in Governing Board Meetings

E81 Goal Writing in Special Education: Latest Trends and Guidance

E80 Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Establishment of Nation’s First Religious Charter School

E79 Student Issues: What's New for 2024-2025

E78 At Last! The New Title IX Regulations Are Here – What You Need to Know

E77 What K-12 School Districts Need to Know About Internal Complaint Procedures

E76 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 4 – Understanding Risks and Benefits of AI in the Hands of Students

E75 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 3 – Facilities, Business, and AI

E74 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 2- The Use of AI in Special Education

E73 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1- AI Primer

Episode 72 Getting Street Smart About Street Vendors

Episode 71 Proper Procurement and Bidding

Episode 70 Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update

Episode 69 Bargaining Basics - Meeting at the Table

Episode 68 Citizen Bond Oversight Committees: A Primer for School Districts

Episode 67 Annual Organizational Meetings for School Districts

Episode 66 Addressing Inclusion Confusion following COVID