6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend

At PLI’s 16th Annual School Law Institute, an expert faculty will examine significant developments in education law and policy, as well as the implications for your clients. Attend this year’s program to get an in depth look at recent developments and practical strategies regarding timely and important topics like sexual assault on campus, transgender youth, and the rights of recently-arrived immigrants and English Language Learners (ELLS).  Experienced practitioners also will provide an update about recent IDEA and Section 504 court decisions and guidance, as well as an update about Fourth Amendment rights in the K through 12 setting.

What You Will Learn

  • The most recent Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 decisions and significant issues impacting special education practice
  • Ethical challenges facing school law attorneys
  • Rights of recently-arrived immigrants and English Language Learners
  • Sexual assault on campus: consideration of practical prevention and response strategies
  • Transgender youth in public schools: learn about context, relevant rules and guidance and recent developments
  • Focus on the Fourth Amendment in the school setting

Who Should Attend

This program is valuable for school law attorneys, impartial hearing officers, and agency and school district administrators, as well as parents interested in learning about the unique issues arising in school law.

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