Review the recent Child Find update relating to children who transfer or recently register and view next steps from TASB Student Solutions. When a student receiving special education services transfers […]
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Is your district meeting special education operating procedures requirements? The Texas Education Agency mandates districts update procedures to reflect current federal and state requirements and align with actual district practices.
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On April 9th, ED311 and TCASE presented the first webinar in our series of bonus content for the Spring Conference on Special Education Law. Dianna Bowen of Thompson & Horton
A Follow-Up to Our “What’s Happening with SPED-Related Services?” Webinar Read More »
The Texas State Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) has issued model policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Texas Education Code (TEC) 37.115 for public school districts and charter
When a lawsuit is filed, the parties engage in discovery, which is a means by which each party tries to obtain relevant evidence from the other party. As part of
The Importance of Maintaining District Documentation in Event of Lawsuit Read More »
New Commissioner rules effective August 26, 2018, impact how school districts are required to handle unauthorized persons on campus. In 2017, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Education Code § 37.105
Commissioner Issues Rules On Handling Unauthorized Persons On Campus Read More »
Jessica Ryburn sued the Giddings Independent School District on behalf of her middle school son, L.W., for injuries she claims he sustained during “mat drills” at the direction of his
Court Holds Lawsuit Alleging Injuries During Athletics Subject To Dismissal Read More »
This year, the Texas Legislature mandated that all newly-acquired school buses be equipped with three-point seat belts. Senate Bill 693 amended Transportation Code § 547.701(e) in response to two deadly school
Is Your District Adopting the New Rules for Seat Belts on School Buses? Read More »
On Sept. 1, a new law will take effect, requiring school districts to ensure that all school buses are equipped with 3-point seat belts by 2018. This means that several
School Officials Mulling Over New Seat Belt Law Read More »
On May 25, 2017, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) to strengthen penalties for inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas. The bill amends several provisions of the Texas
