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2024-25 Ed Lab Law Series

DWK is pleased to formally announce the release of its much-awaited statewide Education, Labor, and Employment Law Series with newly scheduled dates. Register now!

2023 Edition - Legislation of Case Law Highlights

2023 Legal Developments of Interest for K-12 School Districts

The EPIPHANIES of NEGOTIATIONS:
40 Years of Negotiations for Public Schools

There has never been a book describing what labor negotiations in public schools are like. UNTIL NOW!

This book is an excellent resource for all board members and administrators who want to feel empowered when sitting around the negotiations table or advising and giving direction to those who do. Please forward this offer to all members of your team.

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DWK’s Legislation and Case Law Highlights for K-12 Education (2024 Edition)

11-22-24

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Act Now to Address the Limitations that Senate Bill No. 937 Imposes on Collection of Developer Fees

11-19-24

Legal Developments and News

Senate Bill No. 937 (Weiner) (“SB 937”), signed into law on September 19, 2024, and effective as of January 1, 2025, makes dramatic and troubling changes to current development impact...
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New Requirements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Developer Fee Annual Report

11-18-24

Legal Developments and News

Government Code sections 66001 and 66006 require school districts to be accountable for developer fees collected and expended on both an annual and five-year basis. A school district collecting developer...
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At Dannis Woliver Kelley, we know education law. Our areas of expertise ensure DWK has the breadth and depth of resources to serve all your needs. California education law is our exclusive practice, it’s what we have done for over 40 years, with passionate conviction and insight.

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