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Daniel Heffernan to chair and present Fundamental Examination and Review of Education Law at MCLE New England Live Webcast Tuesday, June 23, 2026 9:30am-4:00pm:

June 22, 2026

School law is intricate, multifaceted, and comprises a broad spectrum of understanding to practice it effectively. This signature MCLE BasicPlus! seminar provides a wide-ranging, yet detailed overview of school law and its related topics, so you get the tools and information necessary for your practice.The expert faculty is comprised of attorneys from the full school law gamut, including a veteran lawyer from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and lawyers who represent children, public schools, private schools, and school districts. They teach you about important statutes and cases at both the federal and state level, explore privacy and confidentiality problems with student records, and give you an in-depth look at student conduct issues, bullying, and discrimination.
Agenda

  • Overview of Key Federal and Massachusetts Statutes and Cases
  • Ethical Issues That Arise When Representing Both Children and School
  • How to Understand Statutes and Policies Relating to Bullying and Harassment
  • Significant Principles of Special Education Law, Including Updates on Cases, Practicing Before the BSEA, and Essential Legal Practice Tips
  • How to Locate and Comprehend Provisions Regarding the Privacy and Confidentiality of Student Records
  • Procedures Required in School Discipline Cases, Including Special Education Legal Requirements
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements for Educating Students with Disabilities
  • Key Topics Specific to Independent/Private Schools in Massachusetts
  • Issues Pertaining to COVID-19 and Its Implications in School Law

 

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