Back to School with COVID-19, Part 2 [IEP 178]

Today’s episode is part two of our three-part series to kick off the new school year. Parents, students, and educators were assuming that things would be back to normal by the beginning of the 2021 school year, but we are still in a state of uncertainty. California legislators have implemented specific steps to help students, even reaching into last school year. We are taking a closer look at Assembly Bill 104, which was passed in CA in July. We’ll dive into the provisions of the bill and what it means for your students. Join us!Show Highlights:AB 104 was passed in July and included a very quick deadline of August 15 for parents; two major components make up the bill: The pass/no pass option allows 2020-2021 students to apply for a letter grade to be changed to “pass/no pass.”The retention option allows parents to request retention in a consultation if a K-11th grade student had a D, F, or no pass grade in at least half of their course work.Another part of the bill allows for a 5th year for course recovery for students not on track to graduate after four years of high school.IF YOU MISSED THE AUGUST 15 DEADLINE, IEP meetings can be scheduled to implement these measures for your student.California colleges and universities are encouraged to accept pass/no pass grades for incoming students.     Links/Resources:Thank you for listening! We welcome your questions regarding the new school year, guidelines, and protocols, so send them in!Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagramTwitterIEP websiteThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.