The long-rumored plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) took a formal step forward on March 20, 2025, when President Trump signed an Executive Order calling for the agency’s closure. While headlines suggest...more
A collection of new laws signed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro during this year’s budget process make important amendments to the Public School Code affecting all school entities. Among them is Act 55 of 2024, which...more
Since the Office of Special Education Programs has not suspended the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act during the mandatory school closures, the Office of Dispute Resolution is holding all due...more
Pennsylvania school entities should give cautious consideration to implementing the recently permitted Flexible Instructional Day program, wherein students may receive school instruction at home during emergencies when...more
In a decision that should serve as a warning to any school board member who communicates by social media, a federal appeals court ruled that a public official who established an official government Facebook page had created a...more