Make sure your permission slip is signed and your seat belt is fastened as Jeremy and Erin take us on the field trip roller coaster ride in this season’s final episode. They share insights about the laws covering field trips under 504 and IDEA and complications you should consider when planning your end-of-year outings. Included in the discussion is a recent case from Long Beach, California which highlights safety considerations and when denying participation might be appropriate. They also provide practical tips and encourage you and your team to think critically about how a disability might impact the trip.

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In this 6-episode series of The Ennis Britton Short Series Podcast: Transgender K-12, attorneys Erin Wessendorf-Wortman and Giselle Spencer take a deep dive into the ever-changing landscape of K-12 schools and transgender students. They will cover the history and impact of laws and regulations affecting transgender students and educators at both the state and federal levels, as well as provide information you can use every day during the school year.

Episode 1: Taking a Look Back: Legislation, Court Cases and the States

In this first episode, Erin and Giselle discuss the importance of understanding the history of laws and executive actions that have shaped the current landscape in K-12 Schools with regard to transgender students. They highlight specific executive actions dating back to 2014 to today and try to help you make sense of how it applies to everyday school life.

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