Overview
AALRR’s Education Technology Team provides comprehensive client support to local educational agencies
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology has fundamentally transformed how schools operate. From smartphones and social media to interactive learning platforms and generative AI, educational institutions have become sophisticated digital environments requiring specialized legal guidance. AALRR’s leadership in California education law extends seamlessly into the technology realm, where we help administrators, teachers, and trustees navigate complex decisions with confidence. Our annual Education Law Technology conference addresses pressing issues like data breaches, vendor contracts, campus surveillance, and digital accessibility compliance.
AALRR’s Education Technology Team spans the state and provides comprehensive legal guidance to all levels of local educational agencies through the intricate legal challenges of implementing business systems, curriculum technologies, and safety platforms. Educators face a number of challenging technological issues during an age of rapid technological growth. Our group of attorneys work to ensure the safe, legal operation of the variety of technology in the educational setting, empowering education leaders to focus on their primary mission: providing quality education to all students.
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Areas of Expertise |
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HIPAA/Medical Billing in Schools |
Medical records can be a contentious topic for students and staff members alike. Our firm has extensive experience navigating the record retention/sharing statutes applicable to your agency. |
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E-Sports |
E-Sports have emerged as the next “big thing” in youth culture, with millions worldwide competing in popular titles. Our firm can assist your agency with establishing an E-Sports program and talk through key considerations based on your educational community. |
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Trademark and Copyright |
Intellectual property rights are implicated daily in educational institutions. Our firm can advise on regulatory compliance and best practices. |
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Data Breaches and Cybersecurity |
In a time where most information is stored in online databases, there has been an increase in “cyberterrorist” attacks on educational institutions. These individuals gain access to confidential information and threaten to share it with the public unless the agency pays a ransom. Our firm is practiced in preventing and responding to cybersecurity breaches. |
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Records and Retention Policies |
State and federal laws mandate record retention for different forms of academic records. Furthermore, several types of records must be accessible by the public under the California Public Records Act. Our firm can help navigate development and implementation of record retention and sharing policies and best practices. |
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AI in Schools |
Our attorneys possess specific expertise with regard to the use and implementation of generative AI in educational institutions, helping educational leaders understand its legal implications while helping to develop robust district policies that balance innovation with compliance. |
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Accessibility |
As technology develops, so does the potential for students to access educational services. Technology may be required for a student to participate in an educational program. On the other hand, a lack of access to technology may present a significant barrier for students in a world where most of their peers are using the technology. Our firm can help navigate the legal requirements and best practices in this field. |
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Collective Bargaining |
New technology can create implications related to the terms and conditions of employment. An agency may need to bargain before implementing the use of new technology. Our firm has practiced attorneys who can assist with all aspects of collective bargaining. |
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Cell Phone Policies |
Educational institutions are well-aware of the impact of cell phones on learning. These devices impact the educational community both on and off campus. Our firm can help develop and implement a policy crafted for the needs of your agency. |
On-Demand Trainings Available to Clients
Attorneys available to cover common issues including, but not limited to:
E-Sports
Legal Issues in Artificial Intelligence
California Public Records Act / Record Retention
It’s the Law Now, Technology Edition
School Safety/Surveillance
Cybersecurity
Social Media Usage
School Cell Phone Policies
Technological Implications for Collective Bargaining
Intellectual Property
AALRR provides ongoing updates about new changes and legal issues through our EdLaw Tech blog, alerts, updates to our website, and client outreach.