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On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced a national initiative focused on protecting K-12 students from sexual misconduct by adults in schools. As part of the initiative, the Department issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding state and local educational agencies of their existing responsibilities under Title IX and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
Employees who are eligible for the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) are generally entitled to up to 12 workweeks of protected leave during a 12-month period. What employers sometimes overlook, however, is that they have flexibility in selecting the 12-month period for purposes of counting how much leave an employee has used..
Compilation of various PRISM resources, links, and information for members affected by Wildfires.
A new California law restricting the use of so-called “stay-or-pay” agreements has raised a number of questions, especially for public sector employers. Read this blog for answers to those questions.
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) continues to expand its school safety resources with the release of its digitized School Safety and Security Checklists. Read more about them in this blog.
Did you know that employers are required to train their employees on heat illness prior to working in the heat? Get some resources!
Digital accessibility has been a legal requirement for public entities for decades. What changed in 2024 is that there's now a specific technical standard you'll be measured against, a hard deadline, and real enforcement behind it.
This post walks through what the federal requirement means, which of your digital properties it covers, and how to start.
The newly released IRIC manual now available!
California school districts may experience student protests, walkouts, or demonstrations that affect supervision, safety, and normal school operations. Advance planning can help districts respond consistently and reduce uncertainty during high-visibility events. This post highlights key legal considerations, planning topics, and existing resources that districts may find helpful when preparing for demonstrations on school campuses.
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