In this episode, listeners will learn about the legal requirements that must be followed when there is reason to believe that a student may be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous […]
Evolving Legal Requirements on Student Transportation and the Law
Safely transporting students to and from school, school events, and school field trips can be a complex endeavor, and raises the potential for numerous health and safety concerns. In this episode, listeners will learn […]
Current Requirements and the Future of Staff Evaluation in Schools
Meaningful and effective evaluation systems are a critical element of a high quality public school system. But while our society and the demands on our schools have rapidly transformed in recent years, our staff […]
DEI, Public Schools and the Law: What Has and Hasn’t Changed
School districts are charged with ensuring a safe, affirming environment for all students, staff members and families, that embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of all stakeholders, with treating students, parents and staff in […]
Ongoing Legal Obligations to Support Multilingual Learners
School districts need to consider a wide range of unique student issues and comply with state and federal law when it comes to meeting the needs of students who are multilingual learners (MLs). In […]
Addressing Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Schools after Mahmoud v. Taylor
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025) it is critical for school districts to understand their ongoing legal obligations related to addressing gender identity and sexual […]
Artificial intelligence, Deepfakes and the Law
As the Artificial Intelligence revolution continues to transform all aspects of our society, school districts need to understand their evolving legal obligations. In this episode, listeners will learn about new federal and New Jersey laws […]
School Athletics, Finance, Ethics and Legal Liability
In this episode you will learn about the key legal principles that must be followed related to budgeting and handling athletics funds and working with vendors. This includes a discussion of properly handling gate […]
School Athletics, Finance, Ethics and Legal Liability
In this episode you will learn about the key legal principles that must be followed related to budgeting and handling athletics funds and working with vendors. This includes a discussion of properly handling gate […]
School Athletics, Sportsmanship and Legal Liability
In this episode, you will learn about the key elements of sportsmanship that must be followed at all school athletic events and the many foreseeable legal issues that may arise when sportsmanship breaks down. […]