School Ethics Commission Public Advisory Opinions Provide Guidance for School Administrators
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research Navigating the school official ethics landscape can be a challenge for school administrators, not only for their own conduct but for that […]
New Guidance on Title VI and its Interpretation and Enforcement by the USDE as it applies to Curriculum and Racially Inclusive Practices
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law In these times of political volatility and heightened tensions over issues such as the rights of students in various racial and ethnic groups, as […]
The Cost Benefit of Providing Professional Development to Non-Certificated School District Personnel
By Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education When it comes to professional development, Non-Certificated staff members receive very little, if any training. In many instances, these staff members, which […]
Ready or Not – Threat Assessment Teams are Here!
It is every parent’s worst nightmare – sending their child to school and worrying about whether they will return safely at the end of the day. While school districts have always worked to address […]
Stop Right There! Understanding the Legal Problems in Recent BOE Policies Related to Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sexual Orientation
In recent months, a great deal of media attention has been focused on a small number of New Jersey school districts that have attempted to implement new school board policies related to parental notice […]
The Role of the BA and Other School Leaders Moving Forward in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
There are a number of proactive steps that business administrators and other school leaders should take to deal with foreseeable issues related to equity and the schools. Engage the Community – The Business […]
Understanding the Legal Landscape and Emerging Equity Issues
All school leaders need to understand the legal landscape public schools must operate within. Defining the parameters of our civil rights laws is at the heart of our democracy and is a topic that […]
Equity, Legal Liability, and Politics: The Role of School Leaders in Navigating Dangerous Waters
A parent gets up at a school board meeting with a petition in hand, signed by dozens of parents, attempting to “opt out” of any aspect of the curriculum that is inconsistent with their […]
Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Prayer at School Functions
NJPSA Legal Department and LEGAL ONE In a 6-3 decision the Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District held that a school district violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment […]
LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND UNDERSTANDING THE LAW ON SCHOOL SECURITY
By David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director Learning from the Past Regrettably, this latest school shooting is not an isolated incident. It is important to learn from prior experiences and the trends that have […]