July 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Pennsylvania Department of Education Publishes New Guidance on Act 55” By, Jacqueline Lembeck, Esq., Lead Wyomissing, Pa Special Education attorney with MLO — On July 11, 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (“PDE”) published guidance on Act 55. Act 55 was signed into law on July 8, 2022,…
July 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Consider a Note to a Great Teacher About What That Teacher Has Meant to You” By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder of MLO — I have spent most of my professional career in education law, and both of my parents were public school teachers. My undergraduate training was in education,…
July 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Extra School Year Update!” By, Kimberly Caputo, Esq., Lead Philadelphia, Pa Special Education attorney for MLO — Pennsylvania parents (foster parents included) have an opportunity to elect to have a student who turned (21) during the 2021-2022 school year, or who is turning 21 before the start of the…
July 2022 — The MLO Minute: “Pa House of Representatives Extends Act 66” By, Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department On July 8th, 2022 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, approved the Omnibus Education Bill, HB1642, which includes language that seems to extend the additional year of education due to the COVID-19…
June 2022 — The MLO Minute: “The 50th Anniversary of Title IX!” by Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Community Outreach (MLO) — June 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX! On June 23rd, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was signed into law to protect individuals in educational institutions…
June 2022 — The MLO Minute: “U.S. Department of Education Announces That Section 504 Rulemaking is on the Horizon” by Nancy Potter, Esq. — The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its intent to amend the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to “strengthen and protect rights for students with disabilities.”…
June 2022 — The MLO Minute: “The Supreme Court Orders Public Funding for Private Religious Schools” by Jennifer Grobe, Esq. — For the first time, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has ordered a state with tuition vouchers to offer such public funding for private religious schools. In the case Carson v.…
June 2022 The MLO Minute: “Congratulations to our 2022 Super Lawyers!” Our firm is thrilled to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected as 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Pennsylvania and Delaware! For the 19th year in a row, Dennis McAndrews, Esq. has been chosen as a Super Lawyer for his…
June 2022 The MLO Minute: “WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY IS JUNE 15TH” By Jennifer Simons, Esq. Although not as widely recognized as other holidays, such as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is just as, if not more important, than other well-known holidays. On June 15, 2022, we recognize World…
June 2022 The MLO Minute: “Money Damage Claims and Public School Districts in Pennsylvania” By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department Claims for money damages against a public school district in Pennsylvania for any kind of injury suffered by a student on school grounds or at a school function is difficult…