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DWK’s Legislation and Case Law Highlights for K-12 Education (2025 Edition)
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Heads Up! New Remote Meeting Rules and More for School Boards and Agencies
Effective January 1, 2026, new laws governing local educational agencies and committees will bring important changes to public meeting requirements. Senate Bill No. 707 (“SB 707”) amends over 20...
AB 361 Authorizes New “Best Value” Procurement for Construction Projects
Effective January 1, 2026, AB 361 extends “best value” procurement, a pilot program for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), to all school districts. This extension makes best...
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Impacts Parental Opt-Out Rights for Religious Beliefs
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that a group of parents is entitled to a preliminary injunction requiring the school district to notify them about the use...
District Shielded From Liability For Death Of Volunteer Deemed Employee By Board Resolution
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...
SBE Oversteps Its Authority Reversing Local School Boards’ Denials of Charter Petition
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...
2025 Bond Implementation Toolkit – School District Edition
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...
Department of Industrial Relations Pauses Enforcement of Contractor Registration and Other Rules Through June 22, 2025
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...
Breaking News: Federal Judge Vacates 2024 Title IX Regulations – Striking Down Title IX Changes Nationwide
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...
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