The importance of safety at school is top of mind; recent incidents of bullying and harassment in schools further underscore the importance of municipal and school law practitioners being able to identify and understand key requirements and trends in this arena. The compounding impact of COVID-19 on students' mental health and behavior as they emerge from the pandemic and resume attending school in person adds yet another dimension.
This new program provides a current summation and analysis of the key legal principles of bullying under Massachusetts statutes and regulations. In addition, the faculty examine the legal elements of harassment on the federal and state level - and provide a comprehensive synopsis of school discipline requirements for both regular education students and students enrolled in special education.
The faculty consists of experienced attorneys who practice in private firms, non-profit organizations, and government agencies - each bringing you different perspectives on these critical issues.
This new program provides a current summation and analysis of the key legal principles of bullying under Massachusetts statutes and regulations. In addition, the faculty examine the legal elements of harassment on the federal and state level - and provide a comprehensive synopsis of school discipline requirements for both regular education students and students enrolled in special education.
The faculty consists of experienced attorneys who practice in private firms, non-profit organizations, and government agencies - each bringing you different perspectives on these critical issues.
Course Content
12:00 - 12:20 pm- Key Statutory, Regulatory, and Policy Directives That Apply to Bullying, Harassment, and Discipline
- Statutory definition of bullying; Department of Elementary & Secondary Education’s policy guidance to schools on bullying Legal framework of harassment; How it differs from bullying, and what federal and state statutes pertain to harassment Review of Massachusetts statutes pertaining to discipline of regular education students State and federal statutes pertaining to the discipline of students who are receiving special education services
- Michelle A. Moor, Esq., Moor, Perlman & Gregg LLC, Acton
- Practical Suggestions on How to Address Incidents of Bullying and Harassment
- Justin Gomes, Esq., Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP, Boston
- Important Legal Requirements and Principles Relating to Discipline of Students and Practical Tips
- Marlies Spanjaard, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services - EdLaw Project, Boston
- Michelle A. Moor, Esq., Moor, Perlman & Gregg LLC, Acton
- “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session
- Panel
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Chair- Daniel W. Ahearn, Esq., Wenham
- Justin Gomes, Esq., Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP, Boston
- Michelle A. Moor, Esq., Moor, Perlman & Gregg LLC, Acton
- Marlies Spanjaard, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services - EdLaw Project, Boston
