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DWK/CSBA Webinar Recording: “Reopening/Reclosing Public Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part I”

Jul 15, 2020 | Publications

CSBA webinars offers important legal and fiscal insights regarding reopening schools and budget management. DWK’s Marie Nakamura joined Keith Bray, CSBA’s General Counsel and Chief of Staff, and other panelists for Part 1 of their webinar series discussing the legal effect on LEAs of the orders and guidance issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom and various state agencies. Other legal issues included the potential of increased liability when schools reopen, distance learning, and issues arising at the bargaining table.

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