In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, school districts and private schools should confirm they are meeting their statutory obligations related to school safety plans. Generally, school safety plans provide a shared understanding among school personnel, school leadership, parents, and law enforcement during times of crisis. School safety plans contain directions for interested parties during…
In a decision issued on July 2, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (“Court”) enjoined the U.S. Department of Education/Department of Justice (“Department”) from “implementing, enacting, enforcing, or taking any action to enforce the new Title IX regulations against Kansas, Alaska, Utah, Wyoming, KR’s school, the schools attended by the members…
The use of electronic communication has rapidly expanded creating new modes of communication that are now part of everyday life. With the ease and convenience of electronic communication, public sector officials may inadvertently create public records, that may be subject to disclosure through a public records request or a subpoena. It is wise to keep…