Changes to the New York State Open Meetings Law

As many are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the New York State Open Meetings Law and the ability of a public body of a political subdivision, including school district boards of education, to conduct their required meetings vi… Read More
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Employee Discipline in the Age of COVID-19

The New York State Association of School Attorneys (NYSASA) December 21, 2020 “On Board” Article “Employee discipline in the age of COVID-19” contained the following contribution by Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC Managing Shareholde… Read More
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Deadline for Remote-Only Student Immunization Certifications Extended

On October 12, 2020, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Department of Health suspended, for a period of 30 days, the enforcement of the required vaccinations for students enrolled in K-12 schools. This extension applied… Read More
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Re-Opening Guidance - Handling Leave and Accommodation Requests & Travel to and from High-Risk Restricted States

Handling Leave and Accommodation Requests: As school districts are finalizing and publishing their re-opening plans, a lot of employees are facing the realization that many of them will be required to return to the classroom and school building envir… Read More
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