To help ensure school safety, is important for school administrators to prevent student possession of drugs, alcohol and weapons. One method is by...
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Protecting Student Records
The federal Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (commonly known as “FERPA”) became effective in 1974 and protects the privacy of student...
Protecting Students on Class Trips
In July of 2007, a private school student contracted tick-borne encephalitis while in China for a school sponsored trip. Subsequently, the student...
“Ministerial Exception” Upheld by the Second Circuit
The Second Circuit recently ruled in Fratello v. Archdiocese of New York, et. al. that ministers are barred from bringing employment discrimination...
Disclosing Teacher Misconduct
An increasing number of situations involving the abuse of students at schools have made their way into the media. In some instances, the attacker is...
New York Education Updates
April 2017 has demonstrated New York’s enthusiasm for accessible education through the extension of New York City’s free preschool program and the...
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
On March 22, 2017, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal laws regarding the education of students with disabilities...
Cell Phone Recording in Schools
Educational institutions have seen an increase in the amount of complaints they receive from students, parents, and teachers regarding unauthorized...
“Ubering” Children To and From School: What is a School’s Responsibility?
From the moment a child arrives on school property, to the moment he or she leaves, the school is responsible for his or her safety and well-being....
Employee Status for Students
On August 23, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a 3-to-1 decision that declares that graduate and undergraduate students who...
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