11 May 2023

End of School Year: Michigan Legislative Update...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Bob Schindler summarizes the Michigan legislative activity and bills that have gone through the state legislature this year and what they mean for schools. In particular, he discusses, the Right To Work repeal; the Prevailing Wage Act; the Michigan 3rd grade reading law; HB 4166 […]

Service Animals
08 December 2022

What Schools Need To Know About Allowing Servic...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Cathy Tracey discusses what Michigan schools need to keep in mind when it comes to service animal requests. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Cathy Tracey. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law […]

Book Banning
10 November 2022

What The Law Says About Schools Banning Books

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Sutton discusses what school districts should consider when it comes to banning books. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Kevin Sutton.

Student Drop-Off Sign
13 October 2022

What Michigan Educators Need To Understand Abou...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Jason Colvin discusses some family law and education rules schools need to understand. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Jason Colvin. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email updates? Subscribe here and […]

Political Speech - 5 Minute Message
15 September 2022

Political Speech Rights for Students and Staff

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Adam Walker discusses guidelines for Michigan schools when it comes to political speech for students and educators. Watch the 5 Minute Message here.  Questions? Contact the author Adam Walker. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email […]

Miller Johnson's 5 Minute Message
08 September 2022

Warning About Michigan Office of Retirement Ser...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Miller Johnson attorney Bob Schindler reports on a trend he is seeing schools run into with reportable compensation being denied. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Bob Schindler. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s […]

Title IX
25 August 2022

Biggest Proposed Changes In Title IX Regulation...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Cathy Tracey discusses some of the proposed changes to Title IX rules for schools. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Cathy Tracey. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email updates? Subscribe here […]

Education Law Blog Post - Aug 23
23 August 2022

New Guidance For Educators On Discipline For St...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Sutton outlines Department of Education’s guidance on discipline for students with disabilities and 504 plans. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Government publications: Supporting Students With Disabilities And Avoiding Discriminatory Use Of Student Discipline Under Section 504 Q&A: Addressing Needs Of […]

18 August 2022

Big Changes To Working After Retirement For Mic...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson Attorney Bob Schindler outlines the changes that Public Act 184 (aka House Bill 4375) made to working after retirement for Michigan educators. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Bob Schindler. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller […]

Ed Law 5 Minute Message
11 August 2022

What Michigan’s Latest Court Ruling About...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Sandy Andre examines what the Michigan Court of Claims ruling on minimum wage and paid medical leave means for schools. Watch the 5 Minute Message here.  Questions? Contact the author Sandy Andre. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s […]