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District Shielded From Liability For Death Of Volunteer Deemed Employee By Board Resolution

04-28-25

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  A California Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that injuries, even fatal injuries, sustained by a volunteer may not lead to liability for a school district if the district...
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SBE Oversteps Its Authority Reversing Local School Boards’ Denials of Charter Petition

03-26-25

Education Law,Legal Developments and News

On March 14, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court judgment setting aside the State Board of Education’s (“SBE”) decision to reverse decisions denying the Mayacamas...
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2025 Bond Implementation Toolkit – School District Edition

02-25-25

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Building or expanding your school district’s bond-funded construction program may be a complex process. Full of best practices and essential legal statutes, DWK’s 2025 Bond Implementation Toolkit is a must-have reference...
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