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NYS Issues Consequential Decision on IDEA Impartial Due Process Hearings: Nov-28-2011
Andrew J. Freedman, “New State Regs Aimed at Curbing School Bullying,” Buffalo Law Journal: Sep-27-2011
Updating the District’s Computer Usage Policies: Jul-22-2011
Effects of the Real Property Tax Cap on School Districts: Jul-08-2011
Use of Schools for Sunday Worship Takes Another Turn: Jun-06-2011
New York Enacts Legislation to Stop Bullying in Schools:The Dignity for All Students Act: Oct-14-2010
Guidance From SED on Contracting With Private Entities for Student Services: Jun-22-2010
Medicaid Compliance: Immediate Action Needed by School Districts: Nov-05-2009 — Certification Required by December 1, 2009
Anti-Discrimination in Employment: Retaliation Gets Personal: Oct-12-2006 — The United States Supreme Court has substantially lowered an important barrier to proving a retaliation claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the model for most anti-discrimination in employment statutes.
Governor vetoes bill that would have shifted the burden of proof in special education hearings back on school districts: Jul-28-2006 — The Supreme Court ruled the IDEA places the burden of proof in special education hearings on the party seeking relief. Prior to the Schaffer decision in New York, the burden of proof was on the school district.
Amendment to New York Human Rights Law Affords More Protection to Employees for Religious Practices and Observances: Oct-30-2002 — Governor Pataki has signed into law an Amendment to Section 296.10 of the Executive Law (Human Rights Law), effective November 16, 2002, which greatly expands the rights of employees and prospective employees in exercising religious beliefs.