Governor of Missouri Signs into Law Bills Passed in 2020 General Assembly

Jul 23, 2020 | James R. Layton

by Jim Layton Governor Parson has completed action on bills passed by the 2020 Missouri General Assembly. Many of the bills the governor signed may affect Tueth Keeney clients. Among the significant provisions of those bills, most of which become effective August 28:...

SB 739 – Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act, Contracting Officers Beware…

May 29, 2020 | Lisa J. Berns

by Lisa Berns The Missouri legislature’s truncated and recently completed 2020 session did not produce as much legislation as is typical. Nonetheless one of the few bills that has made it out of the capitol has some terms that (assuming it is not vetoed by...

Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Regulations: What Missouri Public Schools Need to Know

May 14, 2020 |

On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) released the final Title IX regulations (“Final Rule”).  The implementation date for the Final Rule is August 14, 2020.  While discussion about the Title IX regulations has largely...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update for Public Education Employers Regarding Family and Paid Leave Requirements

Mar 20, 2020 |

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.”   This law, among other provisions, expands rights to Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave and provides for paid leave for employees...

Coronavirus Pandemic Planning in Missouri – Holding Legally Compliant Board Meetings

Mar 18, 2020 | Aigner S. CarrCelynda L. BrasherElizabeth J. MooneyJames R. LaytonKate L. NashKylie S. PiattLaura E. HemmerLisa J. BernsMandi D. MoutrayMargaret A. HesseMelanie Gurley KeeneyMichelle H. BasiVeronica E. Potter

Frequently Asked Questions Coronavirus Pandemic Planning: Holding Legally Compliant Board Meetings During this Time of Uncertainty Below, we are listing answers or guidance we are providing in response to questions we have received relating to holding board meetings...

U.S. Department of Education Releases New Proposed Rule Regarding Faith-Based Institutions

Jan 23, 2020 | Elizabeth J. MooneyKate L. Nash

by Betsey Mooney and Kate Nash On Wednesday, January 16, 2020, the Department of Education published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the eligibility of faith-based institutions for departmental grants.   This proposed rule is the official document outlining...