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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...
January 9 Day of Mourning and Implications for California Public Education
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...
AB 2534 Establishes New Inquiry and Disclosure Requirements During Certificated Hiring Process Regarding Egregious Misconduct
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...
2025 Adjusted Bid Thresholds for Contracts
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...
DWK’s Legislation and Case Law Highlights for K-12 Education (2024 Edition)
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