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E106 SB 848: New Screening, Reporting, and Training Requirements for Educational Agencies

California’s SB 848 introduces significant new requirements for educational agencies related to ensuring the safety of students. In this episode, host Michelle Cannon con

E105 AB 126: A New Era of Charter School Oversight

California’s AB 126 introduces significant changes to charter school oversight and authorizer responsibilities. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons connects with Lozano S

E104 Supreme Court Weighs In on States Limiting Transgender Participation in Girls’ School Sports

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

E103 Navigating Public Agency Investigations Conducted by Outside Counsel

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 Lo

E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education

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

E101 From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations

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 f

E100 Responding to Requests under the California Public Records Act: Best Practices from the Field

In this episode—the 100th Lozano Smith Podcast episode—host Sloan Simmons joins Partners Alyse Pacheco Nichols and Crystal Pizano to discuss strategic planning and best p

E99 New Laws Impacting Students Heading into 2026

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Student Practice Group Co-Chair Ruth Mendyk and student practitioner Rebal Halabi-Boutros for the year’s annual student legislat

Episode 98 Gender Identity, Title IX, and Equal Protection: Status of Federal and California Law and Pending Litigation

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Title IX experts Sarah Fama and Sinead McDonough for a comprehensive discussion regarding the status of the law as it pertains t

Episode 97 Mahmoud v. Taylor: A Practical Discussion on the Supreme Court’s Opt-Out Opinion

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Partners Chelsea Olson-Murphy and Kyle A. Raney for a practical discussion of the holding, impact, and resulting best practices

Episode 96 Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Public Finance Chair Daniel Maruccia and Municipal and Governance Co-Chair Mary Lerner to discuss opinions of counsel and their

Episode 95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534

When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now more complex and challenging. In this episode, host Aly Bivins connects with Lozano Smith attorneys Dulcine

Episode 94 The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success

Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP teams and special education professionals. On this episode of the Lozano Smith Podcast, host Aly R

Episode 93 Speakers, Singers, and Sashes:  Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony

Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for selecting speakers, auditioning singers and all the other details that go into planning a successful event. 

Episode 92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the lens of where we are and where we’re headed. From the impact of the 2020 regulations and the recent v

Episode 91 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 3: Implementation

In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special gue

Episode 90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement

In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special guest

Episode 89 Review and Update—Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline – Are You Ready?

In this episode, we re-air Podcast 52 from March 2022, in which host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith Labor and Employment Co-Practice Group Leaders Michelle

Episode 88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond

In this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, as well as special guest Sue

Episode 87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools

In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith’s student law experts Ed Sklar and Josh Whiteside regarding applicable laws, guidance, and anticipated devel