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Barley Snyder Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
Learn MoreFBI Issues Alert Warning of Potential for Cyber Attacks on Schools
As exposure to cyber threats in both the public and private sectors continues to garner increased media attention, the FBI is...
Learn More2018 Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Report
After almost a half-year of research and discussion, Pennsylvania has released its 60-page 2018 School Safety Task Force Repo...
Learn MoreDOJ Sends Strong Message Against Sexual Harassment in the Public Sector
A U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against a Michigan education agency should serve as a warning to all public sector emplo...
Learn More2018 Pennsylvania Public School Code Revisions
The end of June was an active time for the Pennsylvania General Assembly with respect to public education in the Commonwealth...
Learn MoreRobert L. McQuaide Joins Barley Snyder
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
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Third Circuit Court Upholds Transgender Bathroom Policy
While the decision was announced several weeks ago, a June 18 court opinion revealed why a judge agreed transgender students ...
Learn MoreSchool District Must Pay $500k for “Indifference” in Student Bullying
The School District of Philadelphia must pay $500,000 to a former student after a court concluded that the district acted wit...
Learn MoreBringing Photos and Video into Focus under FERPA
Given the increasing focus on school safety and security issues, there has been renewed attention surrounding what schools ma...
Learn MoreDoes Your Student Disciplinary Policy Address Participation by Legal Counsel?
Students in public colleges and universities occasionally challenge student disciplinary actions based on an alleged denial o...
Learn MoreWhat School Districts Need to Know About Student Protests
We have received many questions over the past week in the wake of the horrific events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School...
Learn MoreChild Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training: Schools Should be Ready for Round Two
It’s been five years since Act 126 of 2012 became effective, which means educators and school officials may be coming up on...
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