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What Does the Vergara Decision Mean for California Schools?

Jun 11, 2014 | Legal Developments and News

As a follow-up to our announcement yesterday regarding the ruling in Vergara v. State of California, below is the link to DWK’s Sue Ann Salmon Evans’ video discussion of the Vergara decision. The 15-minute video explains the decision and what we can expect going forward.

If you have any questions about this decision and what it means for California schools, please contact Dannis Woliver Kelley.

Watch the video on YouTube

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