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Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast

Lozano Smith
Title IX
Educational Leadership
California Education Code
Transgender Rights
Educational Agencies
Organizational Culture
Bias Incident Response Training
Executive Orders
Gender Identity
Department Of Education
California
Prop 2
Charter Schools
California Education Law
Positive Governance
Lease-Leaseback
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Civil Rights
Immigration Enforcement
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Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies.

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In this episode, host Michelle Cannon engages with Lozano Smith Litigation Practice Group Co-Chair Sloan Simmons and Student Practice Group Co-Chair Kyle Raney to discuss the current state of the law in California under Mirabelli v. Bonta and Mahmoud... more

Public employees and officials have the right to participate in political activity, but important restrictions apply when personal advocacy intersects with public employment and agency resources. In this episode, host Michelle Cannon connects with Lo... more

California’s SB 848 introduces significant new requirements for educational agencies related to ensuring the safety of students. In this episode, host Michelle Cannon connects with Lozano Smith attorneys Carolyn Gemma and Brianna Ramos to discuss the... more

California’s AB 126 introduces significant changes to charter school oversight and authorizer responsibilities. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons connects with Lozano Smith’s Charter Practice Group Co-Chairs, Ed Sklar and Erin Hamor, to discuss the... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Cross
Partner in Lozano Smith's Fresno office, expert in municipal and governance issues
Lozano Smith
Episode: E107 Public Service and Political Activity: Understanding the Boundaries
Gail Zurek
Attorney in Lozano Smith's Fresno office, focuses on municipal governance and labor and employment
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Episode: E107 Public Service and Political Activity: Understanding the Boundaries
Carolyn Gemma
Partner, Walnut Creek office
Lozano Smith
Episode: E106 SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies
Brianna Ramos
Associate, Walnut Creek office
Lozano Smith
Episode: E106 SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies
Ed Sklar
Charter school practice group leader
Lozano Smith
Episode: E105 AB 126: A New Era of Charter School Oversight
Erin Hamor
Charter school practice group leader and litigator
Lozano Smith
Episode: E105 AB 126: A New Era of Charter School Oversight
Sarah Fama
Labor and employment litigation, Title IX and investigations practitioner
Lozano Smith, Walnut Creek office
Episode: E104 Supreme Court Weighs In on States Limiting Transgender Participation in Girls’ School Sports
Monica Batanero
Special education, student governance, investigations expert
Lozano Smith, Los Angeles office
Episode: E104 Supreme Court Weighs In on States Limiting Transgender Participation in Girls’ School Sports
Trevin Sims
Partner, Los Angeles office; public agency practitioner with focus on facilities, governance, and public finance
Lozano Smith
Episode: E103 Navigating Public Agency Investigations Conducted by Outside Counsel

Host

Sloan Simmons
Host of Lozano Smith Podcast; primary host across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • So informative!

    I really appreciate Lozano Smith taking the time to put out this podcast. It’s so useful to my work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilylala20
    United States10 months ago
  • Restraint Podcast is a Great Review of the New California Law

    Used the restraint podcast as a reference in our podcast, ABA Ultimate Showdown. Great job by your team explaining the legal concerns of restraints.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JerseyShoreMommy
    United States7 years ago

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Restraint Podcast is a Great Review of the New California Law, and the hosts explain the legal concerns of restraints clearly for practitioners.
So informative! I really appreciate Lozano Smith taking the time to put out this podcast. It's so useful to my work!

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E106 SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies
Q: What should school districts be doing now to comply with SB 848?
Update application forms to require disclosure of prior employers, prepare documentation on egregious misconduct, ensure new sex offense definitions are considered in screening, and coordinate with Joint Powers Authorities or insurers to implement policies and training; also plan for the future CTC database if funding is authorized.
E106 SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies
Q: I know SB 848 covers a lot. Can you just give us a summary of the main components?
The bill is very comprehensive with multiple effective dates; it expands screening to all applicants, broadens what counts as a sex offense, updates mandated reporter definitions, requires new policies on professional boundaries, and mandates revised safety plans and training for staff.
E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education
Q: What happens to educational rights when custody arrangements change?
School districts should follow the custody order, including any joint consent requirements; if the order is silent, either parent with legal decision-making authority may generally act, and districts should avoid taking sides in disputes.
E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education
Q: Who qualifies as a parent for educational rights?
A parent can be biological or adoptive, a foster parent, a guardian authorized to act for the child, someone acting in place of a parent, or a surrogate parent; when more than one qualifies, the default usually favors the biological or adoptive parent unless a court order says otherwise.
E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education
Q: What are educational rights?
Educational rights are the parent's or other eligible adult's rights regarding a child at school, including access to records, ability to participate in meetings, and involvement in decisions about the child's education; these rights are subject to procedures and state/federal laws.

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