By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education, Foundation for Educational Administration Many School District employees do not realize that they can be held civilly and/or criminally liable for their inappropriate […]
Planning for Emergency Communications Under the New Law Banning Internet-Enabled Devices
By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration New Jersey’s P.L.2025, c.195 requires public schools to adopt a “bell-to-bell” ban on students’ use of personal internet-enabled devices to […]
Internet-Enabled Devices in Schools: How to Address and Provide Disability and Health Related Exceptions?
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, Foundation for Educational Administration New Jersey recently enacted legislation banning students from accessing their personal internet-enabled devices, including cell phones and watches, except in specifically […]
Navigating the New “Bell-to-Bell” Ban: A Guide for School Administrators on Internet-Enabled Device Policies
By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration On January 8, 2026, legislation was signed into law (P.L. 2025, c. 195) requiring New Jersey public school districts to […]
Understanding Due Process Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research, LEGAL ONE The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABRA), enacted in 2011, is designed to create a safe and civil learning environment for […]
Settlements in Special Education Litigation: New Procedures Could Make Settling More Difficult and Create Compliance Risks for School Districts
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law, Foundation for Educational Administration Among the procedural protections afforded parents of students with disabilities by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the right […]
Which School District is Responsible for McKinney-Vento Covered Expenses of a Student?
By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education, Foundation for Educational Administration The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U.S.C. § 11431-11435) is Federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections […]
Lame Duck Legislature Revises Law Concerning Family Leave
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research, Foundation for Educational Administration On January 17, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2025, c. 279. The new law, which goes into effect […]
Keeping Our Students Safe: Lessons Learned from Prior School Shootings
By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, Foundation for Educational Administration A student in class draws pictures of the gun he has brought with him to class, along with disturbing […]
From Island to Team: The Legal Imperative for Athletic Directors to Collaborate Across the School District to Protect Student Health and Safety
By: David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach An Athletic Director’s (AD) effectiveness is measured not only in wins and losses, but in how well the athletic program safeguards student […]