15 June 2023

School’s Out: Time to Review Your Governa...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Kevin Sutton reflects on the end of the 2022-2023 school year and encourages school administrators to take a look at handbooks, student codes, extracurricular codes, policies and administrative regulations over the summer break to make updates and prepare for the upcoming school year. As noted […]

06 June 2023

Title IX Athletic Regulations Notice of Propose...

5 Minute Message Video Series  In this 5 Minute Message, Jessica Swartz provides an update on the U.S. Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for its proposed amendments to Title IX Athletic Regulations and identifies where we are now and what this means for schools. As noted in this message, here’s more information […]

25 May 2023

Governmental Immunity and Schools

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Adam Walker summarizes the recent Oxford Schools decision and what governmental immunity means for schools. Watch the 5 Minute Message here.  Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email updates? Subscribe here and check the “Education Law” email list. YouTube: […]

18 May 2023

Prohibitive Subjects of Bargaining for Schools

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Bob Schindler discusses the potential legislation to remove prohibitive subjects of bargaining from the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act and what this could mean for schools. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email […]

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 […]

04 May 2023

Professional Development Opportunities for Your...

In this 5 Minute Message, Kevin Sutton discusses the importance of professional development for school administrators and previews the #MJEdLaw Speaking Road Show. If you are interested in getting professional development scheduled, consult the “Upcoming Presentations” section on the redesigned MJ Education Law practice group page here. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. We’re now […]

09 February 2023

What to Know About Non-Renewal of a School Admi...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Bob Schindler discusses the important timelines to keep in mind when considering not renewing a contract of a school administrator as well as the difference between non-renewal and termination. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Robert Schindler. Stay […]

12 January 2023

Immigration And Recruiting International Talent...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Battle outlines the options schools have to recruit international talent. Watch the 5 Minute Message here.  Questions? Contact the author Kevin Battle. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email updates? Subscribe here and check the […]

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.