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Breaking News: Federal Judge Vacates 2024 Title IX Regulations – Striking Down Title IX Changes Nationwide

Breaking News: Federal Judge Vacates 2024 Title IX Regulations – Striking Down Title IX Changes Nationwide

by DWK | Jan 10, 2025 | Legal Developments and News

  Yesterday, a federal district court in Kentucky issued a ruling striking down the 2024 “Final Rule” (i.e., the 2024 regulatory changes) in its entirety and is applicable nationwide (Link Here). As of January 9, 2025, all educational agencies receiving federal...
January 9 Day of Mourning and Implications for California Public Education

January 9 Day of Mourning and Implications for California Public Education

by DWK | Jan 8, 2025 | Legal Developments and News

On December 29, 2024, President Biden issued a Day of Mourning Proclamation (Here) followed by an Executive Order for federal offices to close on January 9, 2025 (Here). Some school districts and other local educational agencies are asking whether schools are required...
AB 2534 Establishes New Inquiry and Disclosure Requirements During Certificated Hiring Process Regarding Egregious Misconduct

AB 2534 Establishes New Inquiry and Disclosure Requirements During Certificated Hiring Process Regarding Egregious Misconduct

by DWK | Jan 7, 2025 | Legal Developments and News

  Beginning January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2534 requires school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools (“LEAs”) to inquire and/or disclose information during the hiring process regarding certificated employees’...
2025 Adjusted Bid Thresholds for Contracts

2025 Adjusted Bid Thresholds for Contracts

by DWK | Jan 6, 2025 | Legal Developments and News

Effective January 1, 2025, the bid threshold for contracts awarded by school districts pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) section 20111(a) increased from $114,500 to $114,800 (link available here). The bid threshold for contracts awarded by community college...
DWK’s Legislation and Case Law Highlights for K-12 Education (2024 Edition)

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

by DWK | Nov 22, 2024 | Publications, Resources

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