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Are Parental Waivers Worth the Paper They're Printed On?
Article from Thrun Law Firm
ARE PARENTAL WAIVERS WORTH THE PAPER THEY'RE PRINTED ON?
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a pre-activity waiver of liability signed by a parent or legal guardian does not waive a child's right to sue for injuries sustained while engaging in that activity. Woodman v Kera,
L.L.C., __ Mich App __ (2008).
Models of Demonstrated Proficiency Grant Announced--Due Sept. 19th
The Title IID Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) grant program, Category 6: Models of Demonstrated Proficiency, is now available on the MEGS system for application. The deadline for submission is September 19, 2008.
Learn More About MDE's Seat Time Waiver Process
Here's an opportunity to learn more about MDE's seat time waiver process, especially those schools who might be interested in alternative education models based on proficiency vs. seat time.
From Bruce Umpstead, Director of MDE Office of Educational Technology and Data Coordination:
Registration is open for the "Models of Demonstrated Proficiency" meeting scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2008 at the Holiday Inn West in Lansing, Michigan.
