by Jennifer Childress | Apr 7, 2021 | Federal Guidance, Uncategorized
The Centers for Disease Control has changed its recommendations for social distancing in K-12 schools to reflect at least three feet between students, instead of six. Other changes include: Clarification that ventilation is a component of strategies to clean and...
by Jennifer Childress | Mar 10, 2021 | Education News
From the Office of the Texas Governor website…. March 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that the State of Texas will provide a “hold harmless” to Texas school systems for...
by Jennifer Childress | Mar 3, 2021 | Legal Developments, Uncategorized
The United States Department of Education issued a letter February 22, 2021, updating states on assessment, accountability, and reporting requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. The letter says standardized tests will be required, with flexibility. According to...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 24, 2021 | Legal Developments
S.C. and B.C., individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, C.C., filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Round Rock ISD, an assistant principal, and journalism teacher. The suit alleged that C.C. was diagnosed with and treated for Anorexia Nervosa...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 10, 2021 | Legal Developments
Plaintiffs Calvin Walker, Walker’s Electric, Walkers Electric, and Jessie Haynes filed suit against Beaumont ISD and a number of officials for defamation, tortious interference, civil conspiracy, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”)...
