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Bid Threshold Increased for 2017 Contracts

01-04-17

Legal Developments and News

The California Department of Education and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office have announced that the bid threshold for school districts and community college districts will be increased to $88,300,...

California Schools Magazine – Winter 2016: Beyond “Board 101”

12-08-16

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Supreme Court Considers CPRA Disclosure Of Private Emails

12-08-16

Legal Developments and News

On December 7, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case which could decide if emails sent by public officials and employees through private devices/accounts are subject to...

Nonpartisan Report May Bring Threat to SELPA Funding

12-07-16

Legal Developments and News

A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) could prompt changes to the way special education has been funded in the state for almost 40 years. The...

Updated Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Child Bonding/Parental Leave (AB 375 and AB 2393)

11-15-16

Legal Developments and News

Last year, Assembly Bill (AB) 375 added section 44977.5 to the Education Code to provide certificated employees access to differential pay while on a leave of absence occasioned by the...

Appellate Court Ruling Removes Obstacles to Districts Imposing Level 3 Developer Fees

11-02-16

Legal Developments and News

On November 1, 2016, the Sacramento Superior Court entered its order in the case of California Building Industry Association (CBIA) v. State Allocation Board (SAB), denying the CBIA’s request for a...

2018 Legislative and Case Law Highlights – K-12 School Districts

11-01-16

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Charter School Must Operate Within the Boundaries of Authorizing District

10-18-16

Legal Developments and News

In Anderson Union High School District v. Shasta Secondary Home School (October 17, 2016, C078491) __ Cal.App.4th __ [2016 WL 6069487] (hereinafter “AUHSD v. Shasta”), the California Court of Appeal...

New Bill (SB 693) Amends the Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements for Lease-Leaseback, Design-Build, and Best Value Contracts

10-04-16

Legal Developments and News

The Legislature has amended the current skilled and trained workforce provisions, clarifying enforcement provisions and consolidating the implementation of the escalating requirement for journeypersons graduating from approved apprenticeship programs between...

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