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In Allocating Classroom Space to Charter Schools, Districts Must Determine Classroom Loading Based on Classrooms “Provided” to District Students at Comparison Sites

The California Supreme Court has ruled that when allocating classrooms to a charter school under Education Code section 47614 and applicable regulations (“Proposition 39”), a district must base its ADA/classroom...

U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice Issue Joint Guidance on Educating English Learners

he U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and Department of Justice issued joint guidance, reminding state and local educational agencies of their obligations to students identified as English learners. Along with...

PERB Holds That Blanket Directive Prohibiting Employee Discussions During Ongoing Investigation Constitutes Unlawful Interference

PERB has held that a standard, boilerplate directive prohibiting employees from contacting others during an employer’s ongoing investigation unlawfully interferes with the employees’ protected rights under EERA to communicate about...

DWK Discusses School Construction, Gift and Ethics Laws and More at this Year’s C.A.S.H. Conference in Sacramento

DWK looks forward to being a part of the 36th Annual C.A.S.H. Conference on School Facilities, taking place on February 23-25 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Please join our attorneys...

Settlement Forces CA Teachers to Meet Physical Education Requirements

California elementary schools may now be required to prove that they are providing at least the minimum amount of physical education required by state law, as a result of a...

New Definition of “Substantially Complex” Affects Restrictions on Retention in Construction Contracts

As recently discussed in DWK’s Lunchbox Webinar “Is Your Toolkit Ready for 2015?,” the rules governing retention rates for “substantially complex” public works projects have changed as of January 1,...

Owner of Public Works Project Can Withdraw Retention Funds From Escrow Account Without Judicial Resolution of Dispute

A public works project owner may contract for the right to unilaterally find a contractor in default, and has the right to withdraw retention funds held in escrow prior to...

Annual Inflation Increases Bid Threshold for School and Community College District Contracts for 2015

The California Department of Education and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office have announced an increase to the current bid threshold for certain contracts pursuant to Public Contract Code sections...

New Guidance Package Supports Juvenile Justice System Reform

In an effort to ensure that incarcerated students receive free education and support services to steer them away from recidivism and re-incarceration, and towards greater life achievement, a new federal...

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