January 29, 2021 – On December 27, 2020, the federal government enacted the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-260). The Act makes available to public schools four times the funding available under the CARES Act, making it the largest appropriation of federal funding to public schools in […]
Author: Carrie L. O Brien
April 8, 2020 – As governments and school districts adjust to working remotely, Zoom and other free video conferencing platforms have skyrocketed in popularity. Remember to maintain security and privacy protocols as you communicate with members of your community remotely. The FBI reported security flaws in Zoom that allow conferences […]
June 12, 2019 – The Arizona Department of Education issued additional updates to its revised residency guidelines. The additional revisions clarify that school districts and charter schools can seek identification of a parent or guardian during enrollment, and addresses the obligation to verify residency through the annual registration process. For […]
Effective August 9, Arizona has a new law requiring public schools to adopt policies that allow parents to opt their student out of the use of technology at school. In addition, education technology companies operating in Arizona, including internet sites, software as a service (SAAS) or mobile applications, may not […]