2020 Short Session Education Legislation
The General Assembly convened its short session on April 28, 2020, and adjourned sine die on Thursday, September 3. This means any additional legislative…
The CARES Act Carousel: States and LEAs Sue to Enjoin Implementation of Interim Final Rule Governing Distribution of COVID-19 Funds
On July 7, 2020, several states and boards of education around the country filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California challenging the U.S.…
Fight Hunger, Help Others in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Participate in the Legal Feeding Frenzy and Support Your Local Food Bank!
We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It is now more important than ever that we help our neighbors and those who are not as fortunate.…
2019 Legislative Summary – A Resource for Education Attorneys
The Legislative Analysis Division of the General Assembly has now published its annual Summaries of Substantive Ratified Legislation for 2019. This…
What School Attorneys Need to Know about the New Senate Bill 199: An Act to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse (SL 2019-245)
The new Senate Bill 199, which was signed into law on November 7, 2019, has two provisions that all education attorneys need to be aware of: (1) a new…
Significant K-12 Legislation from the 2019 Long Session
This session, the General Assembly passed several bills that that will impact K-12 education. Here are some of the highlights: S.L. 2019-71 (SB 219) (Modify…
Message from the Chair of the Education Law Section – Welcome to the 2019-2020 Bar Year
Dear Members of the Education Law Section: Welcome to the 2019-2020 bar year! I look forward to working with you, our Council members, and committee chairs…
Education Section Honors Murphy
N.C. School Boards Association Assistant Legal Counsel Janine Murphy won the Ann L. Majestic Distinguished Service Award on April 12 from the North Carolina…
Academic Freedom: Revival in the Fourth Circuit
In a case that was already topical, the Fourth Circuit recently rendered an opinion that renewed the concept of Academic Freedom as legal doctrine based in…
Practicing Education Law in Changing Times
The NCBA Education Section proudly presents its annual CLE day on Friday, April 12 in Cary. This year’s program is entitled “Change: How Cultural and…