Laws on Videoconferencing Under the Texas Open Meetings Act[1] Does the Open Meetings Act (the “Act”) allow a Charter School or School District to hold a meeting by videoconference call? Yes, if certain conditions are met. See Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.127. The special videoconference requirements set out below are in addition to requirements that … Continue reading Texas Open Meetings Act Update
New Partner – Allen M. Keller
Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein, LLP is pleased to announce Allen M. Keller is now a partner of the Firm. Mr. Keller’s practice includes the representation of independent school districts, public charter schools and other public and private sector employers in all areas including labor, special education matters and employment civil rights issues. A long … Continue reading New Partner – Allen M. Keller
SLHA Expands
Schulman, Lopez, Hoffer & Adelstein, LLP is proud to announce Janet Robertson has joined the Firm as a partner, and we are expanding to provide public schools and local government with full service as bond counsel. Janet has deep experience in the public finance arena and will bring a wealth of knowledge on tax-exempt financing … Continue reading SLHA Expands
SPED Alert: Thou Shalt Have “Appropriately Ambitious” IEPs
by Christopher Schulz On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided the case of Endrew F. filed against the Douglas County School District (DCSD). In a unanimous opinion, SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that public schools must provide students with disabilities an “educational program [that is] appropriately ambitious in … Continue reading SPED Alert: Thou Shalt Have “Appropriately Ambitious” IEPs
Legislature Addressing Concerns Over Educator-Student Relationships
by Ramón Medina In recent years, TEA has progressively investigated and the news media has increasingly reported, with scandalous headlines, allegations of educator and student relationships. Not surprisingly, the Texas Legislature is now addressing the matter. On March 8, 2017, the Senate unanimously passed SB:7. As amended, SB:7 would: (a) Apply to teacher, teacher intern … Continue reading Legislature Addressing Concerns Over Educator-Student Relationships