On June 7, a law was enacted continuing the changes made to the tenure and the APPR performance review process for teachers and principals enacted during the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic period. School districts should...more
Across New York, school districts are grappling with the Governor’s recently released Executive Order 202.26, which provides procedures for the annual school budget and election process (“Annual Vote”) during COVID-19. For...more
Many milestones that mark students’ passage through high school have been canceled this year. Proms, spring parties, plays and field trips have been shelved, and classes held online indefinitely. School districts, as well as...more
As the first case of Coronavirus appears in New York state, it is in the best interest of school districts and employers to understand and be prepared for issues related to Coronavirus.
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You are a small business with a few employees. You know of other similar businesses that pay off the books and have never run into trouble. You are contemplating doing the same. ...more
...On August 6, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill designed to catch motorists illegally passing stopped school buses. How does the program work? The Education Law has been amended to allow a school board of...more
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On July 25, Governor Cuomo signed legislation that expands the scope of the New York State (NYS) Human Rights Law to include public schools. Under the new law, public school students now have the ability to file claims with...more
In the near future, drivers who illegally pass a school bus may be recorded and fined.
Last month, New York state lawmakers reached a deal on legislation (Bill S4658) that would allow municipalities and school districts to...more