Coronavirus and Schools: Concerns with DeVos Recommendations to Congress
A district asks the firm for interpretation of the recent letter from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to Congress regarding the coronavirus CARES Act.
Coronavirus and Schools: Payments to APSs
The firm answers whether Approved Private Schools can continue to bill districts for related services in addition to tuition during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Opt-out Language for ESY
The firm offers guidance on a district's "opt-out” language in ESY contracts for students attending outside placements.
Coronavirus and Schools: ESY NOREP
A district shares their planned NOREP for virtual ESY instruction for feedback from the firm.
Coronavirus and Schools: New BSE Guidance on Evaluations Hits the Mark
The firm shares new guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on evaluations and reevaluations during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: "Failing" Virtual Instruction
In addition to providing devices and internet, must a district provide packets of work if families request them? Can students "fail” if they neglect to complete work during the coronavirus closure?
Coronavirus and Schools: 2020 ESY and Graduation of Students Turning Age 21
A district has several questions related to how the coronavirus closure will affect an extended school year and the graduation eligibility of students turning 21 years of age.
Coronavirus and Schools: The "School Term" and the 60-day Timeline
How does the coronavirus school closure impact 60-day evaluation timelines?
Coronavirus and Schools: Truancy During the Pandemic
The firm is asked whether schools must enforce compulsory attendance to online instruction during the coronavirus closure.
Coronavirus and Schools: Pandemic IEPs (Follow Up Question III)
The firm offers additional clarification on the implementation of IEPs developed or updated during the coronavirus closure.