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Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies. *** Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein. Copyright © 2019 Lozano Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, distributed, sold or used for any commercial advantage or private gain, nor any derivative work prepared therefrom, nor shall any sub-license be granted, without the express prior written permission of Lozano Smith through its Managing Partner. The Managing Partner of Lozano Smith hereby grants permission to any client of Lozano Smith to whom Lozano Smith provides a copy to use such copy intact and solely for the internal purposes of such client. By accepting this product, recipient agrees it shall not use the work except consistent with the terms of this limited license.

    Episode 66 Addressing Inclusion Confusion Following COVID

    Episode 66 Addressing Inclusion Confusion Following COVID

    Join Lozano Smith attorneys Joshua Whiteside, Jennifer Baldassari, and Haley Fagan in a discussion about special education inclusion following a return to in-person schooling post-COVID.  In this episode they discuss inclusive environments, recent case law, and next steps for the future.  Listen as they delve into inclusion and travel through past and present frameworks to better understand this complex topic.



    Show Notes & References



    1:26 – What is inclusion?

    2:38 – The history of inclusion and why it matters

    2:54 – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    7:07 – Inclusion levels in classrooms

    8:40 – What an inclusive environment should look like

    10:36 – Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

    11:38 – Rachel H. (Sacramento City Unified School District v. Rachel H. (9th Cir. 1994) F.3d 1405) and the four-factor test

    13:08 – D.R. (D.R. v. Redondo Beach Unified School District (9th Cir. 2022) 56 F.4th 636) and grade-level standards (Client News Brief 15 - April 2023)

    14:57 – Why IEP goals are not tied to grade-level standards

    20:16 – Learning recovery and addressing disparities

    23:22 – Referrals for inclusion programs

    24:10 – Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum

    24:52 – Next steps for the future

    26:52 – Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

    28:27 – Behavior, discipline, and support for students and teachers in the classroom

    35:15 – Check-in's and coming back

    37:03 – Final thoughts



     



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    • 40 min
    Episode 65 Special Education and Independent Study in the Post-Pandemic Era

    Episode 65 Special Education and Independent Study in the Post-Pandemic Era

    In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith special education attorneys Kendra Tovey and Amanda Cordova regarding independent study in the context of special education students in light of the now existing independent study legal framework post-pandemic.



    Show Notes & References



    1:06 – Special education students participation in Independent Study (IS) (Client News Brief 39 - August 2022)

    2:16 – Transitioning back from distance learning

    3:45 – Responding to IS requests

    4:26 – Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

    6:13 – Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

    8:34 – Amending Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) to provide a FAPE during IS

    9:17 – Changing placement and other considerations

    10:08 – E. E. et al. v. State of California et al. (N.D. Cal.) Case No. 21-cv-07585-SI (2022 WL 16752080)

    13:47 – Providing services to students participating in IS

    15:40 – (Nonpublic Agency) NPA

    16:24 – District obligations to provide in-home supports and services

    19:07 – Increase in requests for IS



     



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    • 20 min
    Episode 64 Much Ado About ADUs

    Episode 64 Much Ado About ADUs

    With the ever-growing demand for housing in California, many local governments are turning to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”). Host Joshua Whiteside joins Lozano Smith attorneys Jennifer Thompson and Kevin Serrano to examine the housing situation in California, benefits and challenges of ADUs to cities and local agencies, ADU requirements, and latest trends.



    Show Notes & References



    1:29 – The housing situation in California

    2:22 – What is an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)

    3:04 – ADUs and parking

    6:03 – Lot sizing

    8:25 – ADU approvals

    10:04 - Homeowner associations and ADUs

    12:41 – Benefits to cities and local agencies

    13:31 – Impact fees

    15:58 – Zoning and requirements for ADUs

    22:36 – JADU (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit)

    24:44 – Closing thoughts



     



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    • 26 min
    Episode 63 Getting to Know and Understand the FAIR Act

    Episode 63 Getting to Know and Understand the FAIR Act

    The Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (“FAIR”) Act became law in 2012 and was enacted with the goal of California schools including a more historically accurate depiction of the contributions of LGBT Americans in the curriculum and to reduce the negative stereotypes and bullying that plague a majority of LGBT youth.  However, in light of national and local controversies regarding discussion of LGBT issues at public schools, some may be confused or unsure about how to be compliant with the FAIR Act and comprehensive sexual health education opt-out requests, and/or avoid parent complaints.  In this episode, Lozano Smith's San Diego Managing Partner Trevin Sims and Senior Counsel Angelique Cramer will cover the basics of what the law requires and address the interplay between laws that pertain to LGBT issues at schools, as well as how to handle parent concerns regarding the curriculum.



    Show Notes & References



    2:00 – The FAIR (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive & Respectful) Act

    2:33 – Legislative history of the FAIR Act

    3:44 – Referenced groups in the FAIR Act

    5:09 – Curriculum requirements

    6:33 – Health/sex education and the California Healthy Youth Act

    7:24 – Exemptions and opt outs

    11:21 – Implementation and challenges for schools

    14:31 – CDE FAQs and CDE discussion of interplay of both Acts

    16:45 – Where disputes occur and how they are submitted

    20:43 – Spontaneous classroom discussions and guidance for districts

    25:04 – Takeaways



     



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    • 33 min
    UPDATE: Episode 62 Charter School Renewals – They’re Back?

    UPDATE: Episode 62 Charter School Renewals – They’re Back?

    Erin Hamor, Partner and Co-chair of Lozano Smith's Charter School Practice Group, is back with an important update on the fate of charter school renewals in the state in light of new pending legislation, discussed in our most recent episode, Charter School Renewals - They're Back!



     



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    • 2 min
    Episode 62 Charter School Renewals – They’re Back!

    Episode 62 Charter School Renewals – They’re Back!

    In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith Partners and charter school experts Ed Sklar and Erin Hamor regarding the forthcoming return of the charter school renewal process under pre-Pandemic changes in the law resulting from AB 1505.



    Show Notes & References



    1:32 – Charter renewals and where we left off (listen to Episode 57 here)

    2:19 – AB 1505 (2019) and The Charter Schools Act reform

    5:32 – Removal of the Dashboard and impact on charter renewals

    8:20 – Other factors impacting renewal

    9:10 – Data used for renewals

    12:36 – Examples of Verified Data

    14:30 – Potential disputes over data

    16:48 – Governance and fiscal issues

    18:32 – "Cure and Correct" notices

    19:01 – Selective enrollment issues

    19:29 – The Charter Schools Act

    22:16 – Notice of deficiencies

    23:15 – Next steps for charter authorizers



     



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    • 26 min

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