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Information presented in this document is current as of April 23, 2020. Information added since the last update (April 15) is noted as either (new) or (newly added). “New” means the information was first published after the last update. “Newly added” means the information is new to this list but not necessarily newly published. An entry is marked as “newly updated” if the source recently updated the resource. While we intend this list to be comprehensive, it should not be relied upon as an exhaustive source of relevant information. Information is divided into sections denoted with yellow headers and presented in the order shown below. For ease of access, federal agency information is subdivided by agency, using colored subheaders as indicated. Federal Legislation and RegulationsFederal Agency Guidance and CommunicationsUSDAUSDOEEEOCFCCFTCFEMADHHSDOLOMBDOTN.C. Executive Orders Affecting Public SchoolsState Agencies – Official Actions and GuidanceOther DPI Guidance and Other CommunicationsJudicial Branch Orders and MemosOther Resources for School Attorneys: Blogs and Other Materials Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Other ProfessionalsKey Websites that Aggregate COVID-19 Response InformationThe difference between “official” and “unofficial” guidance or communications is not always clear. Users are cautioned to verify the legal weight to afford each entry in this documentFEDERAL LEGISLATION and REGULATIONSBILL/LAWTITLEDATE SIGNEDURLNOTESFFCRA (see below)Temporary Final Rule April 1, 2020 Final rule implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Text of rule starts on page 84.H.R. 748Pub. L. 116-136Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) (“Phase 3”)March 27, 2020 direct relief to certain recipients impacted by the current economic downturn, including $13.5 billion in dedicated funding for K-12 education through a stabilization fund and another $3 billion in funds for governors to use at their discretion to assist K-12 and higher ed. Access to the stabilization fund requires that the state or school district “shall to the greatest extent practicable, continue to pay its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to coronavirus.” Additional funding is provided for child nutrition programs, Head Start, and grants to help clean and disinfect schools and provide support for mental health services and distance learning. Also gives Sec. DeVos power to grant relief from certain ESSA accountability requirements and to make recommendations for granting “limited” flexibility from the IDEA and several other education laws. (See April 6 related document from DPI School Business in “Other DPI Guidance” section, below.H.R. 6201Pub. L. 116-127Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) (“Phase 2”)Signed March 18, 2020 paid emergency sick leave and paid emergency FMLA leave for employees who can’t work due to certain COVID-19 related reasons; also authorizes certain waivers of school lunch program requirements (see NC-specific waivers in USDA section of this document) and provides assistance to states for unemployment insurance benefits.H.R. 6074 Pub. L. 116-123Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (“CPRSAA”) (“Phase 1”)March 6, 2020 $8.3 billion in emergency funding for public health infrastructure to treat and prevent the widespread transmission and effects of COVID-19; focused on supplemental appropriations to various federal agencies but includes grants for state, local, and tribal public health agencies and organizations to carry out public health preparedness and response activities. FEDERAL AGENCY COMMUNICATIONSAGENCY SOURCETITLEDATEURLNOTESU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA (newly updated)North Carolina: COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities Through April 23, 2020 of waivers that are in effect in North Carolina applicable to Child Nutrition Programs, including Non-congregate Feeding; Meal Times; Afterschool Activity; Meal Pattern; Parent/Guardian Meal Pickup; Community Eligibility Provision; Pandemic EBT; and others. The most recent update includes a waiver of the 60 day reporting requirement for meal reimbursement claims covering January and February 2020. USDAFact Sheet: Using USDA Food During a Human Pandemic Outbreak – Options for Schools and CommunitiesFebruary 12, 2020 stated in the title. U.S. Department of EducationU.S. DOE Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal FundsApril 14, 2020 the donation or loan of PPE and other medical supplies purchased with federal funds to public health agencies and licensed health providers; specifies recordkeeping requirements. U.S. DOE FAQs: Perkins V State Plans and COVID-19 – Rounds 1 and 2April 13, 2020 and March 31, 2020 stated in the title; directed to state CTE directors.U.S. DOE Select questions Related to Use of DOE Grant Funds During COVID-19April 8, 2020 on use of federal grant funds with respect to compensation, travel, and conference costs that are otherwise allowable costs.OCR and OSERSSupplemental Fact Sheet Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Serving CWD March 21, 2020 compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA should not prevent offering. educational programs through distance instruction.Note: See also (1) Q&A from USDOE on providing services to CWD, below; and (2) NCDPI’s March 25 clarification of the supplemental fact sheet in the “Other DPI Guidance” section of this document, below.OCRWebinar on Online Education and Website AccessibilityMarch 16, 2020 standards for accessibility of online services, programs, and activities. OCRFact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of StudentsMarch 16, 2020 of schools’ obligations under Section 504, Title II, and Title VI to ensure a learning environment free of discrimination.U.S. DOEQ & A on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak March 12, 2020 stated in the title. See also the supplemental fact sheet from OCR/OSERS.U.S. DOEFact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under ESEA March 12, 2020 the potential implications of COVID-19 on state assessment and accountability systems and other considerations related to the use of federal funds. U.S. DOE/PTAC/Student Privacy Policy Office (newly added)FERPA and Virtual Learning Webinar MaterialsMarch 30, 2020 recording and slide deck from Student Privacy Policy Office webinar on student privacy and virtual learning during COVID-19.U.S. DOE/Student Privacy Policy OfficeProtecting Student Privacy: FERPA and COVID-19March 2020 & A format discussing primarily the application of the FERPA health and safety exception to sharing information from student records. U.S. DOE/Student Privacy Policy OfficeFERPA and Virtual Learning Related ResourcesMarch 2020 of available resources on virtual learning and FERPA.OCRDear Colleague Letter on Preventing and Addressing Potential Discrimination Associated with COVID-19March 4, 2020 other points, reminds schools that Title VI may require investigation of bias incidents based on race or ethnicity and reasonable steps to address unlawful harassment and remedy its effects.Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionEEOC (newly updated)What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO lawsUpdated April 23, 2020Updated April 17, 2020Updated April 9, 2020March 17, 2020 covering disability-related inquiries and medical exams; confidentiality of medical information; hiring and onboarding; accommodations; pandemic-related harassment due to protected characteristics; and furloughs and layoffs. The 4.17.20 update adds a new section on return to work as well as additional Q&As on accommodations and harassment. The 4.23.20 update addresses employer-administered COVID-19 testing.EEOCTranscript from Outreach “Ask the EEOC” WebinarMarch 27, 2020, loosely in Q & A format, addressing ADA and ADEA workplace issues arising from COVID-19 including disability-related inquiries; confidentiality of medical information; exclusion of workers who are designated as high risk; and accommodations.EEOCPandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the ADAUpdated March 21, 2020 developed for H1N1 and updated for COVID-19, discusses ADA-compliant employer practices for pandemic preparedness, before, during, and after a pandemic.Federal Communications CommissionFCC Order(DA 20-364) April 1, 2020 certain E-Rate rules and deadlines. FCCCOVID-19 TCPA Declaratory RulingMarch 20, 2020 describing the circumstances under which automated calls and text messages related to the COVID-19 pandemic made to wireless numbers are lawful. FCC Order (DA 20-290)March 18, 2020 E-Rate gift rules until 9.30.2020 to enable service providers to offer, and E-Rate program participants to solicit and accept, improved connections or additional equipment for remote learning.FCC Public Notice: Direction to USAC to Extend E-Rate Application Filing Window for funding year 2020March 13, 2020 filing deadline to April 29, 2020 for Form 471 applications. (Form 471 is used to request discounts on eligible services and equipment for the upcoming funding year.) Additional extensions are possible. Federal Emergency Management AdministrationFEMACOVID-19 Pandemic: Public Assistance Simplified ApplicationMarch 23, 2020 fact sheet that provides an overview of the simplified FEMA Public Assistance application process for reimbursement requests related to COVID-19 emergency. FEMACOVID-19 Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective MeasuresMarch 19, 2020 sheet on the types of emergency protective measures that may be eligible under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. FEMAMemo and Fact Sheet re: Procurement Under Grants Conducted Under Emergency or Exigent Circumstances for COVID-19March 17, 2020 with FEMA’s procurement requirements is required as a condition of being eligible for FEMA reimbursement of costs; this guidance provides answers to frequently asked questions on the acceptable use of noncompetitive procurements under the emergency or exigency exception. FEMAPublic Assistance Program and Policy GuideApril 2018 the public assistance program authorized pursuant to the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq., available to state and local governments, including school districts. (Not COVID-19 specific, but helpful background.)Federal Trade CommissionFTC (newly added)COPPA Guidance for Ed Tech Companies and Schools during the CoronavirusApril 9, 2020 advice to schools that are using ed tech services for remote learning, including that schools/school districts should give parents a notice of the websites and online services whose collection of personal information they have consented to on behalf of the parent. FTC (newly added)Remote learning and children’s privacy April 9, 2020 Information and links regarding protecting children’s privacy during online learning.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CDC (new)Support for States, Tribes, Localities and Territories April 20, 2020 Guidance on lifting stay-at-home orders, including information on infection prevention, surveillance and data analytics, contact tracing, communication materials, and more.CDC (new)General Business FAQsApril 20, 2020 FAQ builds on the Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers and Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers noted elsewhere in this document. Topics include suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the workplace; reducing the spread in workplaces; healthy business operations; cleaning and disinfection; and critical infrastructure.CDC (new)Guidelines for Opening Up America AgainApril 16, 2020 of President Trump’s three-phased approached to help state and local officials when reopening their economies. CDC (newly added)People Who are at Higher Risk for Severe IllnessApril 15, 2020 people who need extra precautions due to their higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.CDC (newly updated)Supplemental Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain OpenUpdated April 21, 2020April 12, 2020 guidance for Pre-K and Head Start programs, among others. This supplements the March 12, 2020 guidance, below. The 4.21.20 update includes additional options for screening children upon arrival and options when PPE is in short supply.CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19April 9, 2020 to help prevent workplace exposures to COVID-19 in nonhealthcare settings. Includes a link to criteria for identification of high-risk individuals.CDCInterim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19April 8, 2020 the guidance, “critical infrastructure workers” include janitorial and custodial staff and workers in food and agriculture, informational technology, transportation, and government facilities, among others. Precautions include pre-screening, regular monitoring, wearing masks, social distancing, and disinfecting and cleaning workspaces. CDCInterim Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19Updated April 1, 2020 is intended for schools, daycare centers and other non-healthcare facilities. CDC (newly updated)Considerations for School ClosureUpdated April 13, 2020 decision tree and table of factors for making decision to close schools.CDCInterim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Childcare ProgramsMarch 12, 2020 on preparing for COVID-19 cases within the schools. U.S. Department of LaborWHDTemporary Final Rule implementing the FFCRAApril 1, 2020 Text of rule starts on page 84.WHDFFCRA: Questions and AnswersUndated Questions have been added from time to time without notice; check for updates.OSHA Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19April 10, 2020 nonhealthcare/emergency response/correctional institution employers, OSHA will not enforce reporting requirements for “work-related” cases of COVID-19 under 29 CFR 1904, Subpart C except where there is objective evidence reasonably available to the employer that a case may be work-related. OSHAGuidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus March 9, 2020 Provides general guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.OSHACOVID-19 WebpageUndated Discusses existing OSHA standards and directives that may apply to worker exposure to COVID-19.Office of Management and Budget OMBMemo M-20-17, Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by COVID-19 Due to Loss of OperationsMarch 19, 2020 awarding agencies to provide relief from certain administrative, financial management, and audit requirements under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (a/k/a the “Uniform Guidance”), including certain relief pertaining to allowability of salaries and costs, procurement requirements, and submission deadlines. This expands upon the relief provided by Memo M-20-11 to include recipients affected by the loss of operational capacity and increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis. U.S. Department of TransportationFMCSAWaiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency for States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating CMVsMarch 24, 2020 deadline until June 30 for CDLs due for renewal on or after March 1 and waives certain requirements pertaining to CDL skills test and medical examination and certification. FMCSAGuidance on Disruptions to Drug and Alcohol Testing Due to COVID-19March 24, 2020Effective until June 30, 2020 recommended actions for employers who are unable to conduct random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and follow-up testing as required; if pre-employment drug test cannot be conducted, the employee cannot be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. N.C. EXECUTIVE ORDERS AFFECTING PUBLIC SCHOOLS ORDER NUMBERSUBJECTDATEURLNOTES131 Establishing Additional Policies for Retail Establishments, Further Risk Mitigations Measures at Long Term Care Facilities, and New Processes to Expedite Payment of Unemployment Insurance ClaimsApril 9, 2020 primary focus of the order is on retail establishments and long-term care facilities; however, the Order also authorizes the Division of Employment Security to expedite the application and processing of unemployment insurance claims in the case of partial unemployment by waiving certain restrictions on the filing of “attached claims” by employers on behalf of their employees. The restrictions that may be lifted are those in G.S. 96-15(a1). 122Transfer of State Surplus Property to School SystemsMarch 30, 2020 the disposal of surplus state property by donation or transfer to any state agency, political subdivision, or public school system in the state.121Stay at Home OrderMarch 27, 2020 statewide Stay at Home Order from March 30 to April 29, 2020; limits travel to essential activities only; orders non-essential business and operations to cease; bans gatherings of more than 10 people and directs social distancing of six feet. K-12 schools are included as “essential businesses and operations” for the purpose of “facilitating remote learning, performing critical research, or performing essential functions” provided that social distancing is practiced to the greatest extent possible. 120Extension of School Closure DateMarch 23, 2020 closure of public schools through May 15.119DMV and Child Care March 21, 2020 DHHS to suspend certain child care regulations and orders the waiver of certain CDL renewal requirements for school bus and activity bus drivers who are assisting or seeking to assist with emergency activities.118Restaurant and Bar Operations and Unemployment BenefitsMarch 17, 2020 unemployment benefits more widely available.117Statewide Closure of K-12 Public SchoolsMarch 14, 2020 K-12 public school statewide and prohibits mass gatherings.STATE AGENCIES – OFFICIAL ACTIONS and GUIDANCE DOCUMENTSAGENCY SOURCETITLEDATEURLNOTESDPI Agency-Wide COVID-19 HubOngoing updates new hub provides a central location for questions and links to documents related to school operations during the COVID-19 closures.SBE (new)Statewide Grading Policy for K-11 Due to COVID-19 and Extended School Building ClosuresApril 23, 2020 from DPI adopted by the SBE. No grades to be assigned in K-15; students in grades 6-8 will receive a Pass PC-19 or Withdrawal WC-19 for the final course grades for all courses. Students in grades 9-11 and non-graduating seniors can choose either (1) numeric grade or (2) PC19 or WC19.DPI (newly added and newly revised)Guidelines for Ensuring Health and Safety for School Nutrition Staff and Children and Families Receiving School Nutrition ServicesModified and reissued April 17, 2020April 9, 2020“Mandatory” guidelines for school districts and school nutrition employees. Topics include guidelines for (1) general health for school nutrition programs; (2) personal hygiene for employees; (3) meal preparation areas; (4) meal distribution areas; (5) when employees are sick; and (6) strategies for staffing and procurement. DPI and SBECOVID-19 Response for North Carolina Public SchoolsLast update: April 6, 2020 document collecting and summarizing action taken by the governor, SBE, DPI, and/or the legislature in response to SBE, and DPI’s plan for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. This appears to be the best guide available to official state-level actions and guidance affecting North Carolina public schools. It should not be relied upon as exhaustive, however, as it is unclear how often it is being updated. Going forward, the much of the current DPI-specific information is being posted to the padlet listed above. Official action or guidance on the following topics is included or linked in the COVID-19 response document (where indicated, the information is included elsewhere in this NCSBA document): Executive orders #117 (closing public schools) and #120 (extending closure through May 15, 2020) Child careMarch 18, 2020 joint guidance from DPI and DHHS for the operation of school-based emergency child care [see entry1 below]Employee pay and benefitsState of Emergency Sick Leave – COVID-19 (new SBE policy) [see entry2 below]Informal Guidance: SBE State of Emergency COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy [see entry3 below]Exceptional childrenMethodology to be used for April 1, 2020 Child Count, as approved by the SBE FundingFunding formula to be used to distribute $50 Million Dollar Allotment [see entry4 below]March 18, 2020 guidance from School Business re: personnel and funding issues [see entry5 below] GradingApril 2, 2020 Recommendations for Remote Learning, Guidance for Evaluation of Student Progress, and Graduation of the 2020 Class, approved by the SBE [see entry6 below]March 27, 2020 guidance re: Career and College Promise, including cooperative innovative high school programs, college transfer and CTE pathways [see entry7 below]March 26, 2020 guidance re: PowerSchool Calendar and Attendance Coding for March 16-May 15 [see entry8 below]InsuranceMarch 20, 2020 guidance on insurance issues, including unemployment, use of yellow school buses, health benefits (premium invoicing and collection) [see entry9 below] LicensureMarch 2020 guidance on Pearson Assessment-Licensure Exam Testing (temporary closing of test centers) [see entry10 belowNCEESGuidance affirming there is no change to the process requirements regarding observation and no mechanism for including observation of online/remote teaching as a part of NCEES evaluation process requirements. School nutritionMarch 27, 2020 interim guidance from DHHS for school nutrition and transportation personnel [see entry11 below]Testing and accountabilityNotification of interim approval from USDOE of request for waiver of federal testing requirements Textbook evaluation and adoptionNotice that SBE postponed indefinitely the 2020 textbook evaluation and adoption processTransportationGuidance on use of yellow school buses [see entry12 below]DPI and DHHS1Joint Guidance for the Operation of School-Based Emergency Child Care During the COVID-19 School ClosureMarch 18, 2020 Guidance for opening public schools as temporary child care centers. SBE2State of Emergency Sick LeaveMarch 27, 2020Amended April 2, 2020 of new (revised) SBE Contagious Disease Policy to Address 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic (“State of Emergency Leave”).Note: The April 2 amendment removed “paid parental leave” from paragraph B.5 because such leave is not available to school employees. SBE3Informal Guidance: State Board of Education State of Emergency COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy April 6, 2020 Q&A on SBE’s new State of Emergency COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy.DPI/School Business4Allotment Policy – COVID-19 Supplemental FundsMarch 27, 2020 for distribution of supplemental funding as approved by SBE on March 27.DPI/School Business5Guidance re: Personnel and Funding IssuesMarch 18, 2020 Q&A regarding school closures and personnel and funding issues related to COVID-19.Caution: Some of this information is likely superseded by subsequent developments, including the adoption of the Emergency Sick Leave Policy. DPI6Guidance for Remote Learning, Evaluation of Student Progress, and Graduating SeniorsUpdated April 2, 2020March 27, 2020 Updated guidance for remote learning specific to grade level and plan for Seniors to graduate.Note: This document updates guidance originally issued March 27, 2020. It adds a series of FAQs.DPI7COVID-19 Guidance for Career and College Promise March 27, 2020 Guidance on how to continue the education of high school students dually enrolled in community college through the Career and College Promise program, including cooperative innovative high school programs (i.e., early college, middle college), college transfer, and CTE Pathways.DPI/Home Base Team8Guidance re: How to Set Up School Calendar for March 16-May 15March 26, 2020 for calendar and attendance coding in Power School for the period of school closure. DPI/ School Business9Untitled Guidance DocumentMarch 20, 2020 Q&A regarding unemployment benefits for school employees, school bus use for nutrition assistance/other emergency operations, and a link to health plan information.DPI10Untitled Message to HR DirectorsUndated Sharing information from Pearson Assessments regarding the cancellation of licensure exam testing for the period March 16 through April 16 or later.DHHS/NC Medicaid/DHB Special Bulletin COVID-19 #34: Telehealth Clinical Policy Modifications – Definitions, Eligible Providers, Services and CodesApril 7, 2020 current policies related to reimbursement for telehealth services, including for certain skilled interventions delivered by LEAs (PT, SLT, OT, audiology, and psychological and counseling services) to Medicaid beneficiaries. The changes are retroactive to March 10, 2020.DHHS/ DCDEECOVID-19 Child Care Payment PoliciesApril 3, 2020 the payment policies for NC Pre-K and certain other licensed or regulated child care facilities for the months of April and May 2020.DHHS Interim COVID-19 Guidance for LEAs and Public SchoolsUpdated March 31, 2020 to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 among both staff and children and families receiving meals and other servicesDHHS 11Interim COVID-19 Guidance for School Nutrition and Transportation PersonnelUpdated March 31, 2020 to minimize the risk of exposure to staff and children and families receiving meals (handwashing, stay home when sick, etc.). Update from 3.27.20 version adds additional resource links. DPI/School Business12School Bus UseUndated of requirements for use of yellow school buses to distribute nutrition assistance and conduct other emergency operations.DOJ/AGAdvisory Letter Regarding the Ability for Local Public Bodies to Conduct Open meetingsMarch 26, 2020 local government use of electronic means to carry out necessary meetings. Other DPI Guidance and CommunicationsAGENCY SOURCETITLEDATEURLNOTESDPI/Account-ability ServicesAccountability Workgroup ReportApril 2, 2020 of NC laws and SBE policies that need review in light of NC’s approved ESEA assessment and accountability waiver request. DPI Unemployment InsuranceApril 2, 2020 to LEAs from Eileen Townsend regarding responding to unemployment claims for (1) employees who receive part of their salary, (2) dual employment situations, and (3) intermittent substitutes. DPI/School BusinessCARES Act Overview (Draft)April 6, 2020 document providing information about anticipated CARES funding, to be used for planning purposes only.DPIFAQs: COVID-19Ongoing updates spreadsheet of questions submitted by school personnel and answers from DPI on the following topics: academics; calendar; community partners and family engagement; child care; continuity of learning, exceptional children and student support; graduation/extra-curricular; operations; finance and personnel; testing and accountability; transition/returning to school. Includes a link to all NCDPI issued communications or guidance documents related to COVID-19.DPI/School BusinessQ&A on COVID-19 Supplemental FundMarch 27, 2020 Q&A re: eligibility and allowable uses of the $50 million COVID-19 supplemental funds allotment. DPI/School Business Summary of Absence Codes for COVID-19 Leaveundated of absence codes to be used for leave authorized under the FFCRA.DPI/EC EC Processes Points for Consideration During School ClosureMarch 27, 2020 DPI guidance on implementation of IEPs and conduct of IEP team meetings (including annual meetings, initial referrals, and reevaluations), during school closures due to COVID-19; based on DPI interpretation of OSEP FAQ of March 12 and Supplemental Fact Sheet of March 23, 2020. Note: Some information from the Division of Exceptional Children is being delivered to schools via a password protected padlet account and is not publicly available.DPI/EC Important Reminders/Gen-eral Information Concerning COVID-19March 15-25 and information on a variety of EC-related topics provided by the Division of Exceptional Children between March 15-25, 2020.DPI/ECClarification on March 21, 2020 USED Supplemental Fact SheetMarch 25, 2020 the implications for students with disabilities of the distance learning expectation expressed in the USED Supplemental Fact Sheet.DPI/ECCOVID-19 EC Director’s FAQMarch 15, 2020 Answers to questions re: EC service delivery asked during the EC Director’s webinar on March 13, 2020.DPI/ECVirtual Related Service Guidance and Resources for Related Service Providers in NC Public SchoolsUndated addresses considerations in assessing VR as a service delivery option; IEP meetings; confidentiality; interventions; video conferencing software; Medicaid reimbursement; and links to discipline-specific guidance for telehealth.DPI/ECVirtual Related Services FAQsUndated questions related to confidentiality/informed consent; virtual service delivery, IEP fulfillment; virtual platforms; contractual obligations; and reimbursement. DPI/ECVirtual Related Services in School Psychology: FAQsMarch 2020 questions related to virtual delivery of school psychology services.DPI/ Account-ability Services Information for Test Coordinators re: ACT TestingMarch 16, 2020 March administrations of the ACT.DPINCDPI COVID-19 Weekly Top TenIssued weekly summary of DPI’s top 10 “need to know” items.DPIProcedure for Employees Who Have Filed for Unemployment Undated procedures for LEAs re: employees who have filed for unemployment benefits and are now eligible to collect paid State of Emergency Leave.JUDICIAL BRANCH ORDERS and MEMOSISSUED BYTITLEDATEURLURLChief Justice C. Beasley (4th) Order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North CarolinaApril 13, 2020 further extending time and periods of limitation until June 1 for documents and papers due to be filed and acts due to be done in superior or district court. Not applicable to filings or acts due to be done in the appellate courts. Also includes a stay of pending bail bond forfeiture proceedings. (See details in April 14 email from T. Page, below.)T. Page, Assistant Legal Counsel, NCAOC Office of General Counsel Email memo to Superior Court Clerks re: Bond Forfeitures and Chief Justice’s Extension Order – part 3April 14, 2020 to the clerks of superior court about bond forfeiture proceedings during the period covered by the Chief Justice’s Order of April 13, above.Chief Justice C. Beasley(3rd) Order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North CarolinaApril 2, 2020 of emergency directives that (1) postpone superior and district court proceedings until at least June 1 unless they are conducted remotely or certain other exceptions apply; (2) restricts entry into court facilities by any person who has likely been exposed to COVID-19; (3) authorizes non-jury proceedings to be conducted by remote audio and video in accordance with certain requirements intended to safeguard constitutional rights and preserve the integrity of the judicial process; (4) strongly encourages attorneys to submit filings by mail and directs attorneys to avoid entering a courthouse unless they have courthouse business; (5) authorizes the use of an affirmation in lieu of verification or oath in most documents that require the same; (6) authorizes electronic service on a party or party’s attorney under certain conditions; and (7) extends by 90 days the due date for certain monetary obligations. Court officials are encouraged to liberally grant additional accommodations to parties, witnesses, attorneys, and others as they deem appropriate. Order expires May 1, but the court expects to extend the directives for an additional 30 day period. N.C. Supreme CourtOrder in Response to the COVID-19 OutbreakMarch 27, 2020 all appellate court deadlines that fall between March 27 through April 30, 2020 for 60 days. Also encourages parties to file documents and papers electronically and authorizes all documents types to be filed electronically in the appellate courts, including the printed record on appeal in Court of Appeals cases. Credits back secure-leave scheduled in April and May 2020.T. Page, Assistant Legal Counsel, NCAOC Office of General CounselEmail memo to Superior Court Clerks re: Bond Forfeitures and Chief Justice’s Extension OrderMarch 24, 2020: This link is to the AIA Surety website. The document could not be located on an official AOC webpage. Provides guidance to judicial clerks of Superior Court on the following matters related to bond forfeitures: (1) forfeiture judgments docketed March 6 through April 16 (2)set-aside notions granted March 16 through April 16 (3) remission petitions(4) requests for advice from partiesChief Justice C. Beasley(2nd) Order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North CarolinaMarch 19, 2020 extending time and periods of limitation until April 17 for documents and papers due to be filed and acts due to be done in superior or district court. Not applicable to filings or acts due to be done in the appellate courts. (Note: this order was extended on April 13, 2020.)Chief Justice C. Beasley and NCAOC Director M. WootenMemo to Judicial Officials re: Coronavirus Update for our CourtsMarch 15, 2020 to Judicial officials to clarify measures required by the March 13, 2020 Order of the Chief Justice. Chief Justice C. Beasley(1st) Order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North CarolinaMarch 13, 2020 directives that (1) postpone superior and district court proceedings for 30 days unless they are conducted remotely or certain other exceptions apply; (2) restricts entry into court facilities by any person who has likely been exposed to COVID-19.OTHER RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL ATTORNEYS: BLOGS AND OTHER MATERIALS TOPICTYPETITLEAUTHORDATEURLEmployment LawBlog PostFurloughing Employees During the COVID-19 CrisisD. JuffrasApril 22, 2020 Board MeetingsBlog Post Electronic Meetings During the COVID-19 Emergency: Recommended PracticesT. AllenApril 9, 2020 MeetingsBlog PostCan We Really Ban In-Person Attendance at Board Meetings During the Coronavirus Emergency?T. AllenMarch 25, 2020 Board MeetingsBlog PostRemote Participation in Quasi-Judicial HearingsA. LoveladyMarch 24, 2020 MeetingsBlog PostFailures to Vote by Board Members Participating RemotelyT. AllenMarch 20, 2020 Board MeetingsBlog PostMeetings and Public Hearings Under the Coronavirus State of EmergencyF. BluesteinMarch 13, 2020 PostShould you Consider Adopting an Interim Budget for a Portion of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year?LGC StaffApril 6, 2020 (includes link to K Millonzi blog on interim budgets here): SystemWeb PageCOVID-19 UpdatesJudicial BranchOngoing updates updates and closings here: PostForce Majeure Clauses and COVID-19C. CrewsApril 2, 2020 Law (new)Blog PostDisclosing Information about Employees with COVID-19J. MooreApril 17, 2020 Law Blog PostWhat to Do When an employee is Infected with or Reports Exposure to COVID-19D. JuffrasApril 15, 2020 Law Blog PostMonitoring Employee Health at WorkD. JuffrasMarch 17, 2020 LawBlog PostLocal Government Childcare Assistance for Essential Employees During COVID-19 OutbreakK. MillonziMarch 16, 2020 LawBlog PostTeleworking Guidance for Local Governments: Best Practices, Sample Policies, and Cyber SecurityK. MillonziMarch 15, 2020 and resource page here: LawBlog PostPreparing Local Government Workplaces for the New CoronavirusD. JuffrasFebruary 26, 2020 FFCRABlog PostHighlights of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final FFCRA RegulationsD. JuffrasApril 6, 2020 PostWhich Tax and Retirement Deductions Must Be Taken from FFCRA Emergency Paid Leave?D. JuffrasUpdated April 6, 2020 Note: per the author, this blog should be read in conjunction with the Highlights post, above.FFCRABlog PostHow the Paid Sick Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affect Government EmployersD. JuffrasUpdated April 6, 2020: per the author, this blog should be read in conjunction with the Highlights post, above.FFCRABlog PostDoes a Local Stay-At-Home Order Qualify as an Isolation or Quarantine Order for the Purposes of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act?D. JuffrasMarch 27, 2020: This blog is no longer available online. Perhaps it is under revision in light of the new USDOL FFRCA regulation?FinanceBlog PostLocal Government Finance Office Management and Internal Controls During COVID-19K. MillonziMarch 22, 2020 PlanningLegal GuideCOVID-19: Preparing for Widespread Illness in Your School Community: A Legal Guide for School LeadersNational School Boards Association Undated Health Blog PostA Stay at Home Orders is Not a Quarantine: the case for Semantic PrecisionJ. MooreApril 13, 2020 Public Health Blog PostCOVID-19: Who Has What Emergency Authorities at the Local Level?N. HoustonMarch 13, 2020: includes short discussion of authority to close public schoolsPublic HealthBlog PostIsolation, Quarantine, and Social Distancing: What’s the Difference?J. MooreMarch 10, 2020 (new)Blog PostSOG COVID-19 Procurement ResourcesN. HoustonApril 16, 2020 PostCOVID-19: Procurement Questions for North Carolina’s Local GovernmentsC. CrewsMarch 20, 2020 FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS and OTHER PROFESSIONALSSOURCETITLEDATEURLDESCRIPTIONDPI (new)FAQ: End of Year Grading and Student PromotionApril 23, 2020 for parents related to new SBE statewide grading and promotion policy adopted 4.23.20.DPI/NC State Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (new)Instructional Design Principles for Remote Teaching and LearningUndated in the form of seven principles for student learning across North Carolina when state, national, or international crises impeded students from learning in their regular school setting. DPI Clearinghouse for NCDPI Webinars and Webinar Recording LinksUndated to provide ease of access to COVID-19 related agency webinars. Educating All Learners Alliance Website: Educating All Learners During the COVID-19 DisasterUndated hub for around remote learning for special education students during the coronavirus crisis. Includes a resource library and discussion forums. Some areas require a login (free membership). UNC School of Education Resources for Students and Families During COVID-19Undated and advice from UNC faculty experts and other sources they recommend. Public School Forum Ongoing updates and resources to provide information and strategies for supporting students, families, and educators during the crisis.DPICOVID-19 Parent & Family FAQsUndated Provides answers for parents to questions related to academics and school meals in the wake of school closures.DPINC Office of Early Learning Remote Learning WebsiteUndated Provides access to remote learning resources and activities for infants through 2nd Grade.No Kid Hungry North CarolinaMeals for Kids in North Carolina During COVID-19 School ClosuresUndated about meal programs for kids in N.C. while schools are closed.DPINorth Carolina Remote Learning Resources and InformationOngoing updates Provides links to instructional and other resources related to remote learning and to answers to commonly asked questions.DPIE-mail Bulletin to IB CoordinatorsMarch 23, 2020 information regarding changes to IB courses in response to COVID-19.DPIE-Mail Bulletin to AIG CoordinatorsMarch 20, 2020 information regarding changes to AP course exams in response to COVID-19.DPIUntitled CTE Announcement March 19, 2020 Sharing information about free CTE courses from Certiport.DPI/EC (newly added)Supplemental Optional Remote Learning Resources for Students with Disabilities Website Ongoing updates report, the website pulls resources from OSEP, OCR, DHHS, and some created by the EC division in collaboration with the division of digital teaching and learning. Topics include progress monitoring, literacy, math, social-emotional, HI/VI/Deaf Blind, significant disabilities, pre-school, and accessibility for virtual learning tools.DPI/ EC Special Update: COVID-19March 18, 2020 Provides information on family support organizations and resources providing activities for children while schools are closed.DPI/ECDiscipline Specific Guidance for School Psychologists on Telehealth in NC Public Schools licensure and ethical standards for school psychologists and includes links to resources from the National Association of School Psychologists and American Psychological Association.KEY WEBSITES THAT AGGREGATE COVID-19 RESPONSE INFORMATION SOURCEURLFederal Government . Department of Agriculture. Department of Education . Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office. Department of Health and Human Services. Department of Labor. Department of Labor/OSHA. Department of Transportation/FMCSA of North Carolina – Cross Agency (Cross-Division) Nutrition Judicial Branch School of Government. of State Treasurer Association of School Nurses School Boards Association ................
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