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No Immunity For Schools Hosting Sports Events

by pddg_admin | Oct 1, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

Schools hosting interscholastic athletic events may be liable for injuries sustained by members of a visiting team if the injury is caused by a dangerous condition found on the hosting school’s property. A California Court of Appeal recently clarified that the field...

California’s School Data Management System in Need of Improvement

by pddg_admin | Sep 27, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

A recent report published by Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) concludes that California’s Department of Education is still not equipped to answer questions about the performance of the state’s 10,000 schools. California’s student data program, the...

Staying Legal Through the November 2018 Election Season

by pddg_admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

As each election season approaches, districts and their staff are faced with a myriad of questions regarding campaign and election activity, such as: What information can a district provide to voters? Who can use district facilities and for what election or campaign...
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by pddg_admin | Aug 29, 2018

What Happens to Merit District Part-Time Playground Positions if AB 2160 Becomes Law?

by pddg_admin | Aug 29, 2018 | Legal Developments and News

Bill Status Update:  As expected, the Governor signed AB 2160.  The law becomes effective on January 1, 2019.  As provided in AB 2160, part-time playground employees at merit districts will become permanent classified employees as of the effective date of the new law,...
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