Episode 41: Return to School in the COVID-19 Era – Special Education Issues (Part 2)

Summary: Host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith Special Education attorneys Alyssa Bivins and Marcy Gutierrez about the latest developments on COVID-19 and special education, with a focus on Senate Bill 98 and the most recent state and federal directives and guidance heading into the 2020-2021 school year.<br> <br> Show Notes &amp; References<br> <br> 1:40 – California Department of Public Health Guidance (July 17, 2020)<br> 2:13 – Senate Bill (SB) 98<br> 2:25 – Emergency Plans and IEPs<br> 10:00 – Impact of extended school closures<br> 11:34 – Instructional Minutes<br> 13:29 – Masks<br> 15:18 – In-Person vs. Distance Learning<br> 17:45 – Compensatory Education<br> <br> Lozano Smith's COVID-19 Resources can be found here.<br> <br> For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.