Additional Areas Impacted by New 2006 Idea Part B Regs
The 2006 IDEA Part B regulations, which took effect on October 13, 2006, impact numerous areas of the regulations. Two of these areas, resolution sessions and IEP meetings, are addressed…
Legal Insights
No More Mechanic’s Lien Waivers in Pennsylvania (sort of)
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a law revising the Mechanics’ Lien Law of 1963 that, as of January 1, 2007, a wavier of a contractor of its lien rights is…
Competitive Bidding in the Electronic Age
In a step to move the bidding system into the electronic age, Act 88 of 2006, known as the Local Government Unit Electronic Bidding Act, was passed and took effect…
Cyberspeech and Student Discipline
Imagine that you discover that a student in your district maintains a blog, and on that site says things about staff members or other students which are hurtful or offensive. …
Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Pennsylvania Homeschooling Statute
Recently, separate lawsuits were filed in federal court by homeschooling parents who argued that the Pennsylvania homeschooling statute, 24 P.S. 13-1327.1 et seq. was an unconstitutional violation of the religious and…
Student Complaints Against Teachers Guidelines to Protect the District
Student or parent complaints regarding misconduct by teachers is always a sensitive matter but one which requires prompt and immediate action by the District. Individuals vested with responsibility for investigating…
Student Code of Conduct – Firm Foundation or Issue for Appeal?
In order to successfully defend a challenge to a disciplinary or expulsion decision, it is fundamental that every student and parent be placed on notice of the conduct which will…
Newsletters 2006
Register to receive Maiello Brungo & Maiello newsletters. Construction Summer 2006 Featured Article No More Mechanic’s Law Waivers in Pennsylvania (Sort Of) Education Fall 2006 Featured Articles Student Code of…
Garnishing Tenant’s Wages for Delinquent Rent – Residential Dwelling
Effective January 21, 2006, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has put in place rules enabling a residential landlord to attach a tenant’s wages in order to satisfy judgments for delinquent rent.…
Premises Liability for Third Party Crime
Owners and managers of commercial property (including leased residential properties) can be held liable under civil negligence claims for harm to persons caused by third party crime. For example, the…
DGS Prohibited from Considering Competitive Proposals for Construction Projects
The Commonwealth Court has sided with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. ruling that the Department of General Service’s policy of soliciting for competitive sealed proposals is illegal under the…
Act 31 of 2006 Permits Students with Disabilities to Participate in High School Graduation Ceremonies
On May 1, 2006, Governor Rendell signed Act 31 which enacted a new Section 1614 of the School Code to permit participation in High School graduation ceremonies by non-graduating disabled…
No Child Left Behind: What Happens in 2006-2007?
After administering the PSSA this spring, your district can look forward to receiving the preliminary results from PDE by August 15, 2006. At that time, you will know whether your…
New Wellness Policy Requirements in Effect July 1
Has your school district adopted the required student wellness policy? Don’t forget that the Federal Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act requires that every district receiving federal funds for breakfast…
School Bus Surveillance – Audiotaping For Safety or Wiretapping
In March 2006, the State Police, contending that recording audio could violate the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5701 et seq., executed a search warrant…