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What you missed this summer: School district administrator edition

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

What did you do on your summer vacation? While the rest of us hopefully got some much-needed relaxation, officials in our state and federal agencies were busy these last few months releasing important guidance on a number of hot topics for public school districts. Consider this your quick, one-stop shop on the summer vacation highlights for each of these agencies.

Ohio Department of Education

Ohio Ethics Commission

New opinion regarding restrictions on public officials employed by nonprofit entities that receive public financial assistance

United States Department of Agriculture

Guide to Smart Snacks in Schools

United States Department of Education

United States Department of Justice

New Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, effective October 11, 2016, require the term “disability” to be broadly construed

United States Department of Labor

As of August 1, 2016, new FLSA posters are required

Remember, to stay current on developments over summer break (or any other time), follow us on Twitter at @brickeredlaw.

This is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.

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