LEGAL ONE Webinar Archives
We know that getting out of your district isn’t always easy. That’s why we are pleased to offer these one-hour school law webinars on timely issues. Each webinar will include a brief overview of the latest developments in select areas of school law, followed by a Q & A (when participating in a Live session). Purchase these as a bundle or individually (including archived webinars).
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Complimentary Webinars
Coronavirus and Our Schools: Getting the Facts, Planning for the Future
Original Broadcast Date: March 18, 2020
Duration: 1 hr
Cost: FREE
In this FREE webinar, participants will receive a summary of the latest information on the 2019 novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, from the NJDE and NJDH, as well as from the CDC. Participants will be provided with the most up-to-date information on confirmed cases, potential indicators of infection, at-risk populations, responding to students or staff who may be quarantined or otherwise be absent, preventative measures that should be taken, and key elements of required district plans for potential health-related school closures that include how to still address the 180-day requirement. Finally, participants will receive guidance on addressing the stigma and discrimination.
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Developing a Comprehensive School Tobacco Policy that Addresses Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Presented by LEGAL ONE and the New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN)
July 2019
Duration: 1 hr
Cost: FREE
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Diane Litterer, CEO & Executive Director, NJPN
Vaping and other tobacco use is a public health and behavioral health issue that requires having an effective comprehensive school tobacco policy. In response to this need, Tobacco-Free for a Healthy NJ was created as an initiative funded through a grant from the NJ Department of Health. Under this initiative, LEGAL ONE at FEA has partnered with NJPN to create a webinar recording that focuses on key considerations to help schools develop a comprehensive 100% tobacco-free/vape-free school policy.
This webinar recording features a school tobacco policy template, along with beneficial related resources, that schools can use to update an existing policy or as the full version provided.
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Individual Webinars 19-20
HIB and the Changing Legal Landscape
Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2019
Cost: $40
As an Anti-Bullying Specialist, Anti-Bullying Coordinator or school administrator, you need to be ready on Day One of the school year to implement New Jersey's anti-bullying Bill of Rights. In this webinar, participants will learn about the latest developments, including the most recent case law on HIB, the new law related to restorative justice, the new requirement to teach about affirmative consent to sexual advances, and the latest guidance on parental rights under FERPA related to HIB investigation records. The session will also include a concise overview of key policies and procedures that should be in place related to HIB.
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Understanding Social Media Boundaries for Students and Staff
Original Broadcast Date: September 17, 2019
Cost: $40
In the age of social media, students and staff members are increasingly crossing boundaries and engaging in inappropriate communications. This webinar will provide an overview of how First Amendment law applies in the context of social media for both students and staff members. Participants will learn when social media posts may constitute cyberbullying and/or may potentially violate state or federal discrimination law. Participants will learn about the most recent case law and will understand their legal requirements for responding to social media posts.
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Student Investigations 101 - Getting to the Truth
Original Broadcast Date: October 8, 2019
Cost: $40
Getting to the truth in student investigations can be extremely difficult. This webinar will provide an overview of key strategies that should be used in addressing alleged student misconduct. It includes tips for effective questioning strategies, evidence management, working with parents and analyzing written statements.
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What's New In School Law? (Fall 2019) *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: October 10, 2019
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent school law developments affecting New Jersey’s public schools. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments which impact school district operations as well as a case law update including decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts. Topics will include, but not be limited to, tenure and seniority, labor relations, increment withholding, HIB, student rights, school safety, OPMA and OPRA.
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What's New in HIB Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: November 13, 2019
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent legal developments in HIB affecting New Jersey’s public schools. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments involving New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and their impact on school district operations, staff and students. Participants will be provided with a case law update of recent HIB decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts as well as emerging trends. Topics will include, but not be limited to, identifying acts of HIB, HIB procedures, board of education hearings, parent access to HIB information, the intersection of bullying and special education and the impact of the 2019 revised Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials on HIB reporting.
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Implicit Bias, Disproportionality, Discipline and the Law
Original Broadcast Date: November 19, 2019
Cost: $40
We all have implicit biases. But if we fail to recognize our biases and take concerted steps to mitigate their impact, they have the potential to lead to unfair and potentially discriminatory treatment of students, parents and staff. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the key legal requirements that are in place to ensure that all districts take thoughtful steps to recognize, reduce and respond to implicit biases and ensure that students and other stakeholders are treated fairly at all times.
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Education and Law Enforcement Working Together
Original Broadcast Date: December 17, 2019
Cost: $40
When schools and law enforcement have a strong working relationship everyone benefits. This webinar will provide an overview of the key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement. Participants will develop a clear understanding of mandatory reporting requirements, appropriate means of information sharing, and best practices for working together to promote student safety.
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School Attorney Ethics 101 *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: December 19, 2019
Cost: $40
Join David Rubin and LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an introduction to the basic precepts of legal ethics that all school district counsel need to know; a great introductory course for attorneys new to the school law field and a terrific refresher for experienced school attorneys. Topics to be addressed include, who is the client, conflicts of interest, duties to adversaries, tribunals and third parties and much more.
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Hot Issues in School Law
Original Broadcast Date: January 14, 2020
Cost: $40
Every year there are major developments in school law that all school leaders need to know. This webinar will provide a summary of the latest case law, statutes, and regulations impacting schools, as well as the latest guidance from the New Jersey and U.S. Departments of Education. Topics to be addressed include tenure case review, new curricula and professional development requirements, the latest developments on HIB and student safety, and new requirements impacting staff rights and responsibilities.
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What's New in Tenure and Seniority Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: January 16, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent developments in tenure and seniority law for school employees. Since the U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision and the enactment of the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act, New Jersey has seen an uptick in employment litigation in general and tenure and seniority litigation in particular. This webinar will highlight the recent case law including issues of tenure acquisition, non-renewal, reductions in force, seniority rights, tenure entitlements and tenure arbitration dismissal decisions.
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Developing Support Plans for At-Risk Students
Original Broadcast Date: February 11, 2020
Cost: $40
When students are dealing with major disruptions or traumatic events - whether they occur in the school, the home or other locations - it is critical that school districts plan to support those students as they seek to transition back into the school environment. This webinar will provide key tools to assist school districts in planning for the needs of students in various situations, including model plans for students involved in HIB incidents, students dealing with gender identity issues, students involved in dating violence incidents, students who may have missed time due to mental and/or physical health issues, and students struggling with school phobia.
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What's New in School Employment Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: February 12, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent developments in school employment law. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments affecting school employees and a school employment case law update. The case law update will include a discussion of the continuing impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision and the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act on school employees and union membership in New Jersey. Case law topics to be considered include but are not limited to labor relations, tenure and seniority rights, HIB cases involving school employees, tenure arbitration cases and much more.
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Bringing It All Together: A Systemic Approach to Student Safety
Original Broadcast Date: March 10, 2020
Cost: $40
This webinar provides a framework for putting in place appropriate policies and protocols to protect student safety. Participants will learn about the high expectations established in case law and codified in statute and regulation related to student safety. Specific issues addressed include HIB policies, key elements of the code of student conduct, key requirements related to student risk assessment, and working closely with law enforcement and other outside entities.
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School Official Ethics Update
Original Broadcast Date: March 18, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent developments in board member and school administrator ethical conduct under the School Ethics Act, the board member conflict of interest statute, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-2 and the nepotism regulations N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.2. This webinar will focus on the statutory and regulatory standards for school official ethical conduct in the areas of participation in matters of collective negotiations, personnel issues, including the hiring and evaluation of school administrators, board member volunteerism and board member contact with staff members.
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COVID-19 and the Schools: What School Attorneys Need to Know
Date: April 3, 2020 - 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar with the latest information on COVID-19 and the schools. Participants will receive the latest information on COVID-19 from NJ’s Department of Education, Department of Health, and the CDC as well as best practices for school districts. Areas incl. remote learning, distribution of meals to students and staff evaluation & renewal. The webinar will review legal & best practice considerations regarding the provision of special education & related services to students w/ disabilities during this period of school closures and remote learning. The session is approval pending eligible for 1.2 NJ/ 1.0 PA CLE credits.
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Human Resources: New Requirements, Best Practices and the Law
Original Broadcast Date: April 14, 2020
Cost: $40
Human Resource management is constantly evolving, with new legal requirements related to family leave, sick leave, equal pay, dealing with vendors, employee background checks and many other areas. This webinar will provide HR directors and individuals with HR responsibilities who may wear many other hats with information on the latest legal developments, along with important tools and resources for effectively balancing the many responsibilities in the human resource field.
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What's New in School Law? (Spring 2020)
Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent school law developments affecting New Jersey’s public schools. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments which impact school district operations as well as a case law update including decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts. Topics will include, but not be limited to, tenure and seniority, labor relations, increment withholding, HIB, student rights, school safety, OPMA and OPRA.
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You Can't Make This $#!&! Up! School Law Horror Stories and Lessons to be Learned
Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2020
Cost: $40
Fact is often stranger than fiction. That is certainly true when it comes to many legal issues that arise in public schools. In this webinar participants will learn about some of the most outrageous and legally damaging cases involving public schools and the lessons that should be learned to avoid such issues in the future. Participants will understand the fundamental checks and balances that should be in place in all school districts to minimize legal exposure for you individually and for your school district.
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What's New in Student Safety and Student Rights? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast Date: May 20, 2020
Cost: $40
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information-packed webinar discussing the most recent school law developments in the areas of student safety and student rights. Included will be a discussion of recent legislative and regulatory enactments involving student safety and student rights which impact school district operations as well as a case law update including decisions of the Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey and Federal courts. Topics will include, but not be limited to, school bus safety, school security issues, HIB, student discipline, student first amendment rights, student use of social media and much more.
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Legal Issues in Student Health
Original Broadcast Date: June 9, 2020
Cost: $40
School districts have numerous requirements related to addressing the health needs of students. This webinar will provide an overview of key legal requirements related to addressing students with medical needs, including emergency administration of medicine, responding to students on field trips, addressing situations that may occur in athletics, responding to suspected substance abuse and potential overdose and the legal rights of students, parents and school officials under FERPA, HIPAA and other requirements.
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Individual Webinars 18-19
The ABCs of HIB: New Rules, Evolving Challenges, and Next Steps
Original Broadcast 8/27/18
Duration: 1 hour, Cost $40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., Rebecca Gold
This webinar will provide anti-bullying specialists,anti-bullying coordinators & school administrators w/ essential info related to implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights for a new school year.Participants will learn about new HIB regulations & their impact on:
- When to start HIB investigations
- How to address incidents involving students from approved private schools for students w/ disabilities
- How to handle sensitive information when contacting parents
- Role of the school safety/climate team
- Requirements related to students w/ disabilities
- Parent due process rights
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Physical Restraint and Seclusion: Understanding the New Legal Requirements
Original Broadcast: 9/18/18
Duration: 1 hour Cost $40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
Participants will learn about major changes in the use of physical restraint and seclusion for students with disabilities, including required staff training, limits on how to restrain students, monitoring and reporting requirements and strategies for reducing the use of restraint and seclusion.
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Harm to Self and Others: Identifying and Responding to Students in Imminent Danger
Original Broadcast:10/9/18
Duration:1 hour Cost $40
Instructors: Susan Coyle, MA, TLC for Youth Coord of Middlesex Cty,Rutgers UBHC; David Nash,Esq.;Rebecca Gold
With recent school tragedies on everyone’s mind,all staff need to know what to do when a student may pose a threat of harm.But determining whether or not a student poses a credible threat to self or others is extremely complex.In this session participants will learn about the legal due process rights that must be afforded to students & parents when faced with this difficult question,incl.the additional protections involved for students w/disabilities.Participants will receive info regarding available risk assessment tools & approaches,and learn the latest research on indicators that a student may pose a credible threat, as well as when law enforcement must be involved.
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What’s New in School Law? - Fall 2018 *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast 10/10/18
Duration:70 min Fee $40
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Michael Kaelber,Esq.,LEGAL ONE Coord for Online Course Dev.;Rebecca Gold,Fmr Dir.of Personnel/Admin. Svcs,Lawrence Twp
This webinar will address the most recent federal and state case law developments, legislative enactments and regulatory changes which impact school district operations.
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Social Media, Politics and Staff: Legal Do's and Don'ts
Original Broadcast: 11/20/18, 3:30-4:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour Cost $40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
With the political season heating up,many educators are passionate in expressing their political views on social media.While staff have the right to do this,that right is balanced against other critical issues.In this session, participants will learn how to analyze staff social media activity and determine whether or not it raises legal issues that must be addressed by the district.Participants will see numerous examples of ill-advised staff member social media posts and receive tips for responding effectively and not crossing the line in their own posts.
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Vaping in Schools: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
Original Broadcast 12/12/18
Duration: 1 hr Cost $40
Instructors: Lori Todd, ASAP-NJ President;James Sarto, Ed.S.; David Nash, Esq.;Rebecca Gold
Student vaping is a growing trend in our society and, of course,our schools.Unfortunately,many students are far ahead of their parents/educators on understanding this phenomenon.Students have become adept at masking their behavior,often vaping right in class.Many school districts address vaping under their tobacco use policy.However,many students are vaping high concentrations of CDS potentially putting themselves at significant medical risk.In this session,participants will gain a deeper understanding of vaping,learn key tips for ID, understand legal reqs that must be met if a student is suspected of being under the influence at school & receive common sense strategies for moving forward.
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What’s New in School Employment Law? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast 12/19/18
Duration:70 min Fee $40
Presenters:Michael Kaelber,Esq.,LEGALONE Coord for Online Course Dev.;Rebecca Gold,Fmr Dir.of Personnel/Admin. Svcs,Lawrence Twp;Sandra L. Jacques,Esq.,LEGALONE Sup. of Legal Research & Content Dev.
Join LEGAL ONE staff attorneys in an information packed webinar discussing recent developments in school employment law.Included will be a discussion of recent legislative & regulatory enactments affecting school employees and a school employment case law update.
Includes a discussion of the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court Janus decision and the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act on school employees & union membership,recent Labor Relations cases,HIB cases involving school employees,tenure & seniority rights,tenure arbitration cases and more.
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Hot Issues in School Law
Original Broadcast: 1/8/19
Duration: 1 hour Cost: $40
Presenters:David Nash, Esq.,LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services,Lawrence Twp
This webinar will address current legal developments in School Law,including HIB legal issues,TEACHNJ regulations & Arbitration Decisions and other current and ongoing School Law topics.
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Social Media and Students: Legal Do's and Don'ts
Original Broadcast: 2/5/19
Duration: 1 hour Cost: $40
Instructors:Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research & Content Development; Rebecca Gold,Fmr Director of Personnel & Admin. Svcs, Lawrence Twp
Students are constantly pushing the limits with their social media posts,whether they are commenting about their peers,about school staff or larger societal issues.In this session participants will learn how to analyze student social media activity and determine whether or not it requires action by the school district.Participants will see examples of student posts regarding peers and school staff members, and understand when and how to respond.Finally,participants will learn when learn enforcement must be involved, and the role of schools after such a contact is made.
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You Can't Make This $#!&! Up! School Law Horror Stories and Lessons to be Learned
Original Broadcast:3/12/19
Duration:1 hour Cost:$40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
Fact is often stranger than fiction. That is certainly true when it comes to many legal issues that arise in public schools. In this webinar participants will learn about some of the most outrageous and legally damaging cases involving public schools and the lessons that should be learned to avoid such issues in the future. Participants will understand the fundamental checks and balances that should be in place in all school districts to minimize legal exposure for you individually and for your school district.
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Student Field Trips: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
Original Broadcast:4/9/19
Duration:1 hour Cost:$40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
Student field trips provide an invaluable opportunity to expand student learning beyond the school, but also raise numerous potential legal/safety issues. Do we need a school nurse? What constitutes sufficient staff supervision? What happens if a student is injured? What if a student needs to be searched? What rules apply when we are out of state or country? In this session participants will gain a deeper understanding of key legal considerations that should be addressed now, before potential problems arise.
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What’s New in School Law? - Spring 2019 *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast: 4/23/19
Duration: 70 min Cost: $40
Presenters: Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator for Online Course Development; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
This webinar will address the most recent federal and state case law developments, legislative enactments and regulatory changes which impact school district operations.
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Student Searches: Evolving Legal Standards
Original Broadcast:5/7/19
Duration:1 hour Cost:$40
Instructors:David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
Understanding when it is permissible to conduct student searches,and how to perform such a search, is critical for every school administrator.In this session, participants will learn the difference between the probable cause standard employed by law enforcement and the reasonable suspicion standard for schools.Participants will also learn how to conduct searches involving a student’s person, book bags, purses and other belongings,lockers,cars and electronic devices.Finally, participants will understand how their role shifts once they have contacted law enforcement.
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What's New in Student Safety and Student Rights? *Attorney Series*
Original Broadcast 5/21/19
Duration: 70 min Cost $40
Instructors:Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator for Online Course Development; Rebecca Gold,Former Director of Personnel and Administrative Services, Lawrence Township
This webinar will address the latest case law and legislative developments in student rights areas such as student first amendment rights including use of social media, student search and seizure, HIB update, and student discipline.
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The Evolution of Collective Bargaining: Understanding Key Developments in State and Federal Law
Original Broadcast: 6/4/19
Duration:1 hour Cost:$40
Instructors: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Fmr Dir. of Personnel & Administrative Svcs, Lawrence Twp
The rules on collective bargaining are rapidly evolving for schools,in light of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME,and the passage of the Workplace Democracy Enhancement Act by the State of New Jersey,as well as the implementation of Chapter 78 and the impact on negotiating health benefits.Important legal issues have also arisen regarding the proper role of the local union representative versus the role of legal counsel.As a result of this session,participants will understand the impact of these major developments on the future of collective bargaining.
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HIB and the Changing Legal Landscape
Original Broadcast: 8/26/19
Duration:1 hour Cost:$40
Instructors: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold,Fmr Dir. of Personnel & Administrative Svcs, Lawrence Twp
As an Anti-Bullying Specialist, Anti-Bullying Coordinator or school administrator, you need to be ready on Day One of the school year to implement New Jersey's anti-bullying Bill of Rights. In this webinar, participants will learn about the latest developments, including the most recent case law on HIB, the new law related to restorative justice, the new requirement to teach about affirmative consent to sexual advances, and the latest guidance on parental rights under FERPA related to HIB investigation records. The session will also include a concise overview of key policies and procedures that should be in place related to HIB.
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