Client Memos

KEEPING YOU INFORMED… The New York State Education Department has announced that, effective immediately, it is initiating a three year “Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitation Pilot Program” in school districts on Long Island and in New York City schools in Queens and the Bronx.[1]  The Program...

KEEPING YOU INFORMED… Last week, the New York State Board of Regents adopted proposed amendments to its Rules relating to annual professional performance reviews (“APPR”) for classroom teachers and building principals. The following amendments were adopted as emergency measures and may be formally adopted in November...

  KEEPING YOU INFORMED…With the start of school just around the corner, we take this opportunity to inform you about current legal requirements for student immunizations and recent changes issued by the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”). The new requirements will go into effect...

  KEEPING YOU INFORMED… Earlier this summer, the Board of Regents adopted regulations implementing the new Annual Professional Performance Review (“APPR”) requirements. This memorandum summarizes the requirements and deadlines for compliance.2014-2015 School Year APPR Certification Due by August 28, 2015Pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c and the...

  KEEPING YOU INFORMED… School districts are facing an increased number of situations involving transgender and gender nonconforming students. While New York has yet to enact legislation specifically addressing transgender and gender nonconforming students, the State Education Department recently issued Guidance outlining best practices regarding these issues. The...

Since February is the month of love, we thought it would be a good time to remind you about both some of the potential legal issues that may arise because of workplace romances, as well as some of the best practices that you should consider...