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How the Federal Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Business
We have now passed the one-month point for the federal government shutdown, making it the longest in the country’s history....
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Adds Four to Partnership
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
Learn MoreSchools, Colleges, Municipalities and Community Organizations: Have You Applied for Violence Program Grants?
A Pennsylvania grant program will award up to $350,000 for municipalities, community organizations, and select others willing...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Education Addresses Criticism of FERPA Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance on December 20 addressing the efficiency and enforcement of the Family E...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Title IX Rule
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday released its proposed updates to Title IX regulation, specifically adding new requ...
Learn MoreEnsuring Equity in School Sexual Misconduct Investigations
While it is imperative that educational agencies take seriously their obligations to promptly investigate and respond to alle...
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New Confidentiality Laws Facilitate School Safety Improvements
Thanks to a legislative focus on school safety and security, select records and meetings concerning school safety are exempt ...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...
Learn MoreFBI Issues Alert Warning of Potential for Cyber Attacks on Schools
As exposure to cyber threats in both the public and private sectors continues to garner increased media attention, the FBI is...
Learn More2018 Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Report
After almost a half-year of research and discussion, Pennsylvania has released its 60-page 2018 School Safety Task Force Repo...
Learn MoreDOJ Sends Strong Message Against Sexual Harassment in the Public Sector
A U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against a Michigan education agency should serve as a warning to all public sector emplo...
Learn More2018 Pennsylvania Public School Code Revisions
The end of June was an active time for the Pennsylvania General Assembly with respect to public education in the Commonwealth...
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