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Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast

Lozano Smith
Title IX
Educational Leadership
California Education Code
Transgender Rights
Organizational Culture
Bias Incident Response Training
Executive Orders
Gender Identity
Department Of Education
Prop 2
California Education Law
Lease-Leaseback
Educational Agencies
Civil Rights
Positive Governance
Immigration Enforcement
Legal Compliance
Construction Management
Budget Management
Special Education

Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies.

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In this episode, host Sloan Simmons is joined by Lozano Smith’s Title IX Practice Group Co-Chairs, Sarah Fama and Monica Batanero, to discuss the Supreme Court’s opinion on two cases addressing transgender participation in girls’ school athletics: We... more

The decision of who conducts an investigation carries important legal implications and shapes how the process unfolds. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Trevin Sims and Kara Walton to explore how public agencies ... more

Who has the authority to make educational decisions for a student? In this episode, host Michelle Cannon is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Amanda Cordova and Anna Wood to discuss the legal framework surrounding educational rights, including special... more

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Sarah Garcia and Karina Demirchyan to discuss why student attendance has become a critical issue for local educational agencies and how attendance concerns can evolve into legal ... more

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Sarah Fama
Labor and employment litigation, Title IX and investigations practitioner
Lozano Smith, Walnut Creek office
Episode: E104 Supreme Court Weighs 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 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
Kara Walton
Office Managing Partner, San Diego; lead investigator with labor and employment focus
Lozano Smith
Episode: E103 Navigating Public Agency Investigations Conducted by Outside Counsel
Amanda Cordova
Attorney specializing in student and special education issues
Lozano Smith, San Diego office
Episode: E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education
Anna Wood
Attorney specializing in student and special education issues
Lozano Smith, Los Angeles office
Episode: E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education
Sarah Garcia
Longtime partner, statewide expert, recognized speaker in special education
Lozano Smith, San Luis Obispo office
Episode: E101 From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations
Karina Demirchyan
Senior Council, recognized expert in special education and student attendance
Lozano Smith, San Luis Obispo office
Episode: E101 From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations
Alyse Pacheco Nichols
Partner, governance and student matters; LEA practice expert
Lozano Smith, Walnut Creek office
Episode: E100 Responding to Requests under the California Public Records Act: Best Practices from the Field

Host

Sloan Simmons
Host of discussions on legal considerations for public agencies, Co-Litigation Practice Group Leader and Partner at Lozano Smith, focusing on education and employment law.

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 States8 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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There is appreciation for the clear explanations of complicated legal concepts, which aids them in their professional duties.
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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.
Episode 86 Update on Student Issues to Ring in the New Year – 2025!
Q: What is the specific age that qualifies for immunity under Assembly Bill 2998?
Students who are 12 years or older can carry and administer opioid overdose medications.
Episode 86 Update on Student Issues to Ring in the New Year – 2025!
Q: Can a student avoid discipline if they disclose substance use to seek help?
No, the law only protects disclosures to seek help and does not prevent discipline for possession or sale of substances.

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