Legal Services Resources

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External Site Resources:

California Codes search via FindLaw

California State Legislative Information via LegInfo

2017 Fact Sheets for Foster Youth

Orange County Department of Education Legal Services Resources:

Public Education and the Americans with Disabilities Act Workbook (June 2017)

The Brown Act California's Open Meeting Law (January 2018)

California Law Governing Conflict of Interest (April 2016)

California Legislative Bill Information Online Search Guide (2010)

California's Public Records Act (January 2018)

Certificated Employees (April 2016)

Charter Schools (January 2018)

Child Abuse Reporting - Questions and Answers (July 2010)

Child Custody (March 2004)

Classified Employees (April 2016)

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations (April 2016)

Competitive Bidding and Public Contracting (April 2016)

Contracts - A Practical Guide for School Administrators (July 2011)

Common Core State Standards Frequently Asked Questions (August 2014)

District Liability (January 2018)

Dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies (February 2012)

Education of Foster Youth (March 2017)

Education of Special Education Students (January 2018)

Employee Leaves of Absence (January 2017)

Every Student Succeeds Act - ESSA (June 2016)

How Free is My Speech? Guidance for California Public School Students (2012)

Interdistrict Permits (2016)

Interdistrict Permits Questions and Answers (2016)

Investigating Employee and Student-Related Complaints (January 2009)

Juvenile Court Best Practices Guide (June 2008)

Liability Under Section 1983 (June 2003)

Local Control and Accountability Plans (December 2014)

Public Schools and Religion Workbook (April 2016)

Student Discipline Workbook (January 2018)

Student Records - Confidentiality and Preservation Workbook (June 2015)

Student Use of Technology: The Legal Framework in California (February 2012)

Title IX Workbook (March 2017)

The information provided on the web page is not intended to be legal advice but is for informational purposes only. It is recommended that you contact legal counsel should you need legal advice.

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