As the COVID-19 pandemic shuts schools across the country, many districts are looking for guidance in uncertain times. What obligations do schools have to students and families when buildings are closed?  How can special education needs be addressed when children are logging on from home? Does the FERPA health emergency exception apply to disclosing confidential information if a student tests positive for the virus?

Join Christina Peer, Lisa Woloszynek and Miriam Pearlmutter for a remotely-recorded episode exploring these and other timely district questions. We will discuss general concerns for schools that remain open, as well as issues arising when districts close their buildings.

We practice law, including special education law, at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland, Ohio, and we welcome your suggestions and comments.

Please check us out at:

https://www.walterhav.com/professional/christina-henagen-peer/

https://www.walterhav.com/professional/lisa-h-woloszynek/

https://www.walterhav.com/professional/miriam-m-pearlmutter/