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…
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…
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…
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. …
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 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…