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Michigan High School Coaches Get CPR Certification as New Laws Boost Athlete Safety

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SAGINAW, Mich. — Coaches in Michigan high schools are about to undergo a change in their training as new legislative measures take effect, emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness in athletics. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted two bills, House Bills 5527 and 5528, mandating all head coaches and assistant coaches in high schools across the state to obtain certification in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Furthermore, the new laws require schools to establish emergency response teams composed of trained staff members, aimed at enhancing the safety of student-athletes. Local educators have … Read more

Montgomery County Authorities Urge Safety Compliance as Students Head Back to School

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Montgomery County, Maryland — As students prepare to return to classrooms on Tuesday, August 26, local officials are urging residents to familiarize themselves with regulations surrounding school bus operations and school zone safety. These reminders aim to ensure a smooth transition for students and families as the new academic year begins. With the influx of students heading back to school, officials emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic laws, particularly in designated school zones. Speed limits are typically reduced during school hours, and drivers are encouraged to remain vigilant for children who may be crossing … Read more

Judge Declares Local School Property Taxes Unconstitutional, Demands State Funds to Ensure Adequate Education for All

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Concord, N.H. — Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has determined that the state of New Hampshire has failed to fulfill its obligation to adequately fund public education, a conclusion that extends to the unconstitutionality of varying local school property tax rates across municipalities. Ruoff’s ruling arises from a lawsuit filed by property taxpayers, including Steven Rand, following a New Hampshire Supreme Court decision in July. The high court had upheld Ruoff’s earlier determination that the state’s funding of $4,182 per pupil is “facially unconstitutional,” while affirming his assessment that an adequate funding level is $7,356.01 … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

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San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more