Americans with Disabilities Act Guidance Rescinded
President Trump’s first year in office was marked by a determined effort to curtail the regulatory power of federal agencies. [...]
New Board Training Requirement
SB 1566 added Texas Education Code Section 11.159(c), effective September 1, 2017, requiring school board trustees to complete at least [...]
Keep Your Holidays Happy!
Winter Holiday With the holidays just around the corner, many schools will be gearing up for holiday parties and other [...]
Pre-Employment Affidavit Requirement
Effective September 1, 2017, applicants for jobs with a district must submit an affidavit disclosing whether the applicant has ever [...]
Kneeling for the Anthem
The recommended response to student protests has long been a subject of debate among plaintiff’s attorneys, school attorneys and district [...]
Hurricane Harvey to Impact North Texas Schools
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Legal Services has posted a memo online to assist school districts with answering [...]
David’s Law Expands Districts’ Duties to Respond to Bullying
David’s Law (SB 179) Expands Districts’ Duties to Respond to Bullying Senate Bill 179, also known as “David’s Law,” went [...]
Legislative Update
The 85th Legislative Session is over, and school districts and colleges statewide are working to revise policies and procedures to [...]
Reporting Improper Educator-Student Relationships
Legislative Update: Senate Bill 7 – Reporting Improper Educator-Student Relationships The Texas legislature recently modified legislation regarding concerns over inappropriate [...]
Legislative Update: the “Bathroom Bill”
With a special session set for July 18th, the so-called “Bathroom Bill” has once again taken center stage as Texas [...]