On the Call: Placement Conundrums

Jeremey and Erin collect and share the pitfalls and conundrums you may encounter when attempting to change a student’s placement when the placement options are limited or non-existent. The discussion includes a case out of New Jersey which set a high bar for the district and its pursuit of an out-of-district placement. They include pointers related to the provision of temporary home instruction and what should be documented, all which will have you saying “Bada Bing, Bada Boom” when the next placement issue arises! 

You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

 

 

 

 

 

On the Call: Informal Removals

Sometimes the guidance concerning informal removals can feel like a game of BINGO at Erin’s in-law’s house! In this episode, Jeremy and Erin help you survey the game board, the OSEP guidelines, and make sure you understand what constitutes an informal removal and its potential repercussions. The discussion includes a case from Michigan where missed opportunities resulted in a FAPE violation. They also cover some practical tips which will have you shouting BINGO! 

You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

 

 

 

 

“Erin’s Law” Sets New Staff Training Requirements

“Erin’s Law” Sets New Staff Training Requirements

“Erin’s Law,” originally House Bill 105, was inserted into a criminal justice bill, Senate Bill 288, and was passed in January 2023, and effective in April 2023. It amended ORC 3313.60 to include child sexual abuse and violence prevention training and education for schools beginning in the 2023/2024 school year.

With the school year starting, it is important that your school district is aware of the training/education requirements contained in this law, and also of the parental notices and specifics on who provides the training/education for staff.

Specifically, ORC §3313.60 now requires school districts to provide instruction in child sexual abuse prevention and sexual violence prevention to students as follows:
– Public schools must annually provide developmentally appropriate instruction in child sexual abuse prevention for grades K-6.
– Public schools must include developmentally appropriate instruction in sexual violence prevention education for grades 7-12.
– Public schools are prohibited from providing instruction in child sexual abuse prevention to students in grades K-6 connected with an individual, entity, or organization that provides, promotes, counsels, or makes referrals for abortion or abortion-related services.
– Public schools must notify the parents or guardians of students who receive instruction related to dating violence prevention and sexual violence prevention that:

  • It is required curriculum;
  • Parents or guardians may examine the instructional materials, upon request; and
  • A student may be excused from the instruction upon the parent or guardian’s written request.

– ODE must provide on its website links to free curricula addressing sexual violence prevention to assist schools in developing their curricula.
ODE’s website last updated August 18th – https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Creating-Caring-Communities/Child-Sexual-Abuse-Dating-Violence-Sexual-Violence

Erin’s Law also requires the following in-service training for staff:

Training on child sexual abuse incorporated into the current mandated 4-hour, in-service training which includes the prevention of child abuse, violence, and substance abuse and the promotion of positive youth development for teachers and other professionals as outlined in ORC §3319.073. The child sexual abuse training must be:

  • Presented by law enforcement officers or prosecutors who have experience in handling cases involving child sexual abuse or child sexual violence.
  • Provided to each person employed by any school district or service center to work in a school as a nurse, teacher, counselor, school psychologist, or administrator.
  • Completed within two years of commencing employment with the district or center, and every five years thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the Call: IEEs

Does it feel like IEEs roll in as fast as Jeremy’s 1977 Ford Granada? In this episode, Jeremy and Erin cover your options – fund or file – under the black letter law when parents request an IEE. They share a recent matter from Arizona which determined when a district must evaluate for a suspected disability and parents’ rights with regard to the IEE. The discussion includes ways to plan for an onslaught of requests so that your special education engine runs smoothly.

You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

 

 

 

 

Short Series Podcast: Transgender K-12, The Playing Field: Students’ Rights and Athletics

In episode five, Erin and Giselle venture onto the playing field of student rights, including athletic participation, parent’s rights and what it all means under the newly proposed change to Title IX regulations on students’ eligibility for athletic teams. They tackle the key areas of consideration related to transgender students and participation in school sports

You can also listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Look for new episodes on the first and third Thursdays of the month.