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Legally speaking

Legally Speaking: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias in New Jersey Schools — Part 2

April 08, 2022

The second article in a series focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion examines student discipline and recent legislative enactments.

Legally Speaking: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias in New Jersey Schools–Part 1

February 04, 2022

What the law says about equality and equity.

Legally Speaking: Board Member Speech and Disclaimers

July 26, 2021

Disclaimers may not be enough to avoid ethics act violations.

Legally Speaking: A Matter Best Left to the Board

April 26, 2021

A recent decision finds “a board of education is vested entirely with the authority to discipline its employees.”

Legally Speaking: The Pandemic Inspires New Rules for Conducting Virtual Meetings

February 24, 2021

From crowd capacity to dealing with disruptive behavior, COVID has required changes in board meetings.

Legally Speaking: A Primer on the New School Employee Health Benefits Law 

October 09, 2020

The “Chapter 44” reform measure is bringing big changes.

Legally Speaking: Employee Leave During the Pandemic

June 03, 2020

Recently enacted laws addressing the impact of COVID-19 increase paid leave benefits for employees.

Legally Speaking: New Jersey Bans Salary History Inquiries

April 06, 2020

A new law prohibits employers from asking applicants about salary history and institutes serious consequences for doing so.

Legally Speaking: Superintendent Salary and Contracts: The New Frontier

April 06, 2020

Superintendent salary caps were eliminated last year; but there are still laws and regulations pertaining to CSA contracts. Here’s what you need to know.

Legally Speaking: The Role of the State Board of Education

January 30, 2020

How much do you know about the body that develops and enacts New Jersey’s education regulations?

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