by Rachael Howery | Apr 28, 2025 | Legal Developments and News
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 has designated volunteers as employees for purposes of workers’ compensation. Kuo v....
by Rachael Howery | Mar 26, 2025 | 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 Charter School petition made by the Napa Valley Unified School District and...
by Rachael Howery | Feb 25, 2025 | Publications, Resources
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 guide for any district navigating school...
by Rachael Howery | Feb 13, 2025 | Legal Developments and News
Recently, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) posted a notification on its website stating that it will pause enforcement of (1) contractor registration, and (2) submission of electronic certified payroll records (eCPRs), through June 22, 2025. (See...
by Rachael Howery | 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...
by Rachael Howery | 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...
by Rachael Howery | 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’...
by Rachael Howery | 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...
by Rachael Howery | Nov 22, 2024 | Publications, Resources
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by Rachael Howery | Nov 19, 2024 | 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 fee laws. SB 937 generally delays the collection of developer fees on certain types...
