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...
by Rachael Howery | Nov 18, 2024 | 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 fees may generally fulfill reporting requirements through its...
by Rachael Howery | Oct 31, 2024 | Resources
In addition to welcoming new members, in December, school district governing boards across the State will be required to hold their annual organizational meeting. Preparing for the annual organizational meeting can raise questions, especially this year given the...
by Rachael Howery | Oct 15, 2024 | Legal Developments and News
On August 19, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 956, which removes the previous January 1, 2025, sunset provision on school districts’ authority to use traditional design-build contracts for specified public works projects. With the enactment of Senate...
by Rachael Howery | Oct 3, 2024 | Legal Developments and News
Signed into law on September 29, 2024, Assembly Bill 2192 will increase the bidding thresholds for school districts and community college district who have adopted the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). The default bid threshold for...
