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...
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...
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’...
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...
by DWK | 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 DWK | 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...
