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April 16, 2018
Physical Restraints and the Use of “Quiet Rooms”

Associate, Sarah Tornetta discusses a recent New Jersey law that establishes requirements for school districts when using physical restraints and seclusion techniques. 

March 23, 2018
“I” Is For “Immigrant and Undocumented Students”

In this installment of the Public Schools and Education blog, Andrew Li discusses immigration enforcement and what it means to school districts in New Jersey. 

February 23, 2018
Where to Draw the Line on Student Walk-outs: The Limits of Student First Amendment Rights

With school walk-outs being planned next month, Public Schools and Education attorney Andrew Li discusses the right of students to express themselves and the obligation of school administrators to maintain an orderly learning environment.

By George M. Morris on February 21, 2018
Opacity versus Transparency: Redactions In OPRA Responses

Parker McCay attorney and statewide public records lecturer George Morris shares his thoughts on the effect of redacting public records on Boards of Education in this entry of the Public Schools and Education blog.

February 7, 2018
"H" is for Homeschooling

Associate Victoria Simoes Beck gives some insight on homeschooling and how it affects boards of education in this rendition of "The ABCs of School Law" blog.

February 2, 2018
When Super Bowl Sunday's Fever Becomes Super Bowl Monday's Flu

Attorney Andrew Li reviews NJ law for how to handle absences the day after the Super Bowl.

January 30, 2018
Super Bowl® Block Pools – Think Twice Before Placing Your Bet

Are Super Bowl® block pools legal? Our attorneys weigh in. 

January 26, 2018
NJ BOE Approves Later School Start Time

As one more local Board of Education in New Jersey approves a later start time for its high school, students and parents may increase their calls for other school districts to also move back the beginning of their school day.

January 17, 2018
Smokeless Tobacco is Not Welcome Here

On his last full day in office, Governor Christie signed a number of bills into law, including A-493.  With a final swipe of the outgoing governor’s pen, this Act makes official New Jersey’s public policy of banning the use of “smokeless tobacco,” a term which includes “snuff, chewing tobacco, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco,” in public schools. 

January 10, 2018
“G” is for “Going Public”

Now that the excitement of the New Year, with the tumult of annual organization meetings and new members taking office, has passed, a Board’s attention should turn to the more prosaic and procedural aspects of public life.

All school officials – which includes Board members -- are required by New Jersey School Ethics Act to annually file what are known as “Disclosure Statements," in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:12-25 and 18A:12-26.

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