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  1. School Law Bulletin Fall 2014

School Law Bulletin Fall 2014

New MA law allows employees to take leave if victims of domestic violence

September 12, 2014 by joecomeau

By Matt Plain and Greg Vanden-Eykel A new law in Massachusetts allows employees up to 15 days leave in any 12-month period if they or their family members are victims of domestic violence or abusive behavior. The law, which went…

Posted in School Law Bulletin Fall 2014

Can school officials search student cell phones?

September 12, 2014 by joecomeau

By Steve Adams School officials from time to time may take cell phones away from students for any number of reasons, such as violating a school rule prohibiting texting during class. However, taking control of a cell phone during school…

Posted in School Law Bulletin Fall 2014

How will California teacher-tenure ruling affect Rhode Island?

September 12, 2014 by joecomeau

In June, California Superior Court Judge Rolf Treu struck down California’s teacher-tenure system in a decision that has been widely hailed and criticized. In Vergara v. State of California, Treu ruled that California laws that protect tenured teachers from dismissal…

Posted in School Law Bulletin Fall 2014

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