*NEW* DOE MEMO Equitable Services under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secur… Septmber 17, 2020
*NEW* Letter to Commissioner Corcoran from School Finance Officers Sept 15 2020
FSBA Annual Sponsor Benefits during COVID (Community support, free offers, webinars, discounted prices, and more)
NSBA Legal: Setting a new course operationg schools in the pandemic era guide July 2020
FSBA Pandemic Response Guide – June 2020 Final
Leadership during a crisis via FSBA
The Role of the School Board in Responding to the Coronavirus via FSBA
Be A Mask Hero Safety Resource for Students
Covid Safety Resource Graphics for Students
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FSBA COVID Correspondence Week of May 25
FSBA COVID Correspondence Week of May 18
FSBA_Governor Cover Letter re: Recs for the Re-Opening of Schools
FSBA_Recs_Reopening_Florida’s_Schools – Final Version
FSBA COVID-19 Correspondence – Week of May 11
FSBA COVID-19 Correspondence – Week of May 4
FSBA Correspondence – Week of April 27
FSBA Correspondence Week of April 20
FSBA Correspondence Week of April 13
FSBA Covid-19 Correspondence – Week of April 6
FSBA Covid-19 Correspondence – Week of March 30
FSBA Correspondence Week of March 23
FSBA COVID-19 Correspondence last updated 3.20.2020
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- Education Law Alert via Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
- LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT May 2020 via Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
Labor and Employment Update via Sniffen & Spellman, PA - COVID-19 Update April 22, 2020 – via Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
- Florida Governor’s Executive Order 20_91_Florida is Closed via Rumberger
- 4-1-2020, Special Alert via Sniffien & Spellman, PA
- Labor and Employment Special Alert 3 via Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
Special Alert on Coronavirus in the Workplace via Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. - Coronavirus Q&A- A Legal Resource Guide for Employers
- COVID-19- Understanding Contract Rights and Obligations
- COVID-19 – Navigating a Pandemic_ A Practical Guide for Businesses
- March Special Alert Federal Coronavirus Bill
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- FCAAP Recommendations Regarding School Reopening with cover letter to Gov. DeSantis
- To Retain or Not Retain-Considerations for Florida’s Parents and Educators During COVID-19
- FTCE Examination Fee Waiver Information – Waiver active through July 31, 2020
- Remote Learning Resources Using Apple
- FL DOE Resources for Parents & Families
- At Home Learning Resources
- List of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings
- How Khan Academy can be used for remote learning during school closures
- How to talk to kids about Coronavirus (PBS Kids)
- Scholastic Learn At Home Resources
- Parents’ guide to Google Classroom
- Kahoot’s guide to distance learning and free access to Kahoot! Premium for the remaining months of the academic year.
- Protect Your Family – Sunday, March 15, 2020
- Testing for COVID-19 – Saturday, March 14, 2020
- Protect Your Home – Saturday, March 14, 2020
- If You Are Sick – Saturday, March 14, 2020
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- NSBA Talking Points Re Full Funding and IDEA Flexibility
- IDEA Letter – Sen Shaheen, 3-25-20
- RW IDEA Flexibility letter 04282020
- Devos IDEA letter April 2020 final letterhead
- NSBA Ltr – HEROES Act 5-2020 (003)
- NSBA Resource Page
- COVID-19 Preparing for Widespread Illness in Your School Community—A Legal Guide for School Leaders
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- Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance
- Florida Department of Health Toolkit (includes informational flyers)
- Coronavirus and school closures, an interactive map
- CDC’s Recommendations specific to Florida
- CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs
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- Commissioner Richard Corcoran Letter – August 7, 2020
- Executive Order 20-149 Emergency Management-COVID-19-Primary and General Elections
Finance Officers Waiver Request
Finance Officer Commissioner Corcoran Request - DOE ORDER NO. EO 2020-EO-06
- Executive Order Webinar_7_6_20 FINAL Presentation
Link to 7-6-2020 Webinar by DOE - Executive Order Webinar 7_7_20 & Slide Deck
6-23-20 DOE Memo RE Mask Availability (attachments below)
- Executive Order Webinar_7_6_20 FINAL Presentation
- DOE Emergency Order 2020-EO-02 FINAL (May 13, 2020)
- Executive Order 20-112 Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery)
- Executive Order 20-111 Limited Extension of Essential Services and Activities and Vacation Rental Prohibition
- Report to Governor DeSantis from the Re-Open Florida Task Force
- Members of Re-Open Florida Task Force Industry Working Group (Administrative, Education, IT, Manufacturing, etc.)
- *NEW* 4/2/2020 Fiscal update memo via Senate President Galvano
- 4/9/2020 Corona Virus Education Meeting with Governor DeSantis, others
- Governor DeSantis – EO 20-69 – Local Officials, Public Meetings
- FLVS Extends 100 Courses to Districts
- COVID Guidance for DJJ Schools
- 3.16.2020 FLDOE SpringBreakQA
- Governor DeSantis Executive Order 20-51 Establishes COVID-19 Response Protocol and Directs Public Health Emergency
- FLDOE provides Recommendations for Spring Break Mr. 13
- Agriculture Commissioner Activates Children’s Meals Website for COVID-19 School Closures
- Florida Department of Health
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GrayRobinson Resource: HEALS Act vs. HEROES Act
The CDC has released more detailed guidelines for President Trump’s Opening Up America Again Read the 60 page guidelines HERE
H.R. 6800 (HEROES Act) Introduced on May 12
- Estimated State Grants Under the Education Stabilization Fund Included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (3/27/2020)
- EEOC Updates Guidance on Medical Inquiries During a Pandemic (3/23/2020) via April Mabry
- Collaboration During Covid-19 via SREB
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- Summary of H.R. 6201, passed by Congress on Mr. 18, expected to be signed by President Trump: https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/democrats.appropriations.house.gov/files/Families%20First%20Summary%20FINAL.pdf
- Harvard Medical School Coronavirus Resource Center
- Johns Hopkins Resource Center
- World Health Organization
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- U.S. Department of Education Releases Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
- ED Dept offers more Special Education Guidance amid COVID-19: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/ocr-coronavirus-fact-sheet.pdf
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus (COVID-19) page
- US Department of Education COVID-19 Information and Resources, updated regularly
- Protecting Student Privacy: FERPA and the Coronavirus (March 12, 2020)
- CDC guidance on Considerations for School Closures (March 13, 2020)
- Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Outbreak (March 12, 2020)
- Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (March 12, 2020)
- CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs: Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (updated March 12, 2020)
Other Languages: Español | 中文 - The Readiness Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center website, https://rems.ed.gov/Resources_Hazards_Threats_Biological_Hazards.aspx, has useful information, resources, trainings, and tools for addressing infectious diseases, related topics, and protecting the school community.
- The USDA released new information on flexibilities that will allow students to access meal service during school closures.
- The Office for Civil Rights issued a Letter to Education Leaders on Preventing and Addressing potential discrimination associated with COVID-19.
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations: Interim Recommendations for US Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease
- US Congress Resources
- H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (passed House)
- H.R. 6074 – Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (passed and became law)
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