Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, prides himself on his constituent service, and some members of the public know that they will get a sympathetic hearing when they complain to Bob about the Nutmeg Public Schools.
In its 2025 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes. Unless otherwise noted, these statutory
The Nutmeg Board of Education can be its own worst enemy. Such was the case decades ago when the Board adopted a Public Complaints policy. This policy acknowledges that parents and others with complaints should go through the chain of command, but
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I am the principal of a middle school. As I am getting ready for a new school year, I received a request from a parent that has me scratching my head. The
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction they believe is at odds with their religious beliefs.
In Mahmoud, the controversy ensued when the Montgomery County
New Requirements for Non-Certified School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family
New Requirements for Independent School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
It was a long school year, and I breathe a sigh of relief that the summer break is here. However, the challenges continue. Two days before the school year ended, a ninth-grade
Once signed, effective October 1, 2025, House Bill 7288 will make CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded
In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we wanted to provide a brief and non-exhaustive overview of the bills’ most important provisions that
