On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) was signed into law. One of the notable impacts of this sweeping legislation is the creation of a federal school voucher program designed to expand school choice by providing the
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
In this fraught environment following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I am confused about what teachers can say and what they can’t say. As the principal of an elementary school, I
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an assistant principal of a middle school, I get involved regularly in student disciplinary matters. I know the drill – before I suspend a student, I have to give him
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
I can’t believe that the summer is over. As I get older, time seems to pass more and more quickly, especially when school is not in session. But here we are .
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
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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
