Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC

09/24/2026

🤔 What would you do? 🤔

A student with an IEP seriously injures another student.
The parent wants the student expelled.
Staff say they can’t come back to campus.
A decision needs to be made today.

What does the law actually let you do? Special education discipline can turn a seemingly straightforward disciplinary decision into a much more complicated one.

Join partner Sara Leon and managing partner John Janssen for this upcoming webinar as they work through real-world scenarios and discuss the rules administrators need to know when Chapter 37 and federal special education law intersect.

💻 WEBINAR: Discipline & Special Education: What Every Administrator Must Know
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8 | 10 AM–12 PM CST
🎟️ $250 for up to 8 people

REGISTER HERE: https://www.leonalcala.com/product/discipline-and-special-education-what-every-administrator-must-know

09/22/2026

Don't miss this presentation as we break down the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program and what Texas school districts need to know! 💰✏️🤔

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in 2025, ushered in the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program, aimed at facilitating private school choice. However, the tax credit program does not limit eligibility to private-school students. The program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2027, and G...

09/22/2026

🤔 Can Districts of Innovation opt out of SB 12’s new grievance requirements?

Senate Bill 12 brought significant changes to the grievance process for Texas public school districts... but Districts of Innovation may have options.

In this video presentation, attorney Victoria Olivarez breaks down the new Chapter 26A grievance requirements and explores how DOIs can use their Innovation Plans to determine which provisions work for their local grievance process.

▶️ Watch the presentation:
https://www.leonalcala.com/post/senate-bill-12-grievances-the-doi-option

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Eddy Hernandez Perez on being recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Construction Law! 👏

This distinction recognizes outstanding professional excellence among attorneys earlier in their careers and is based entirely on peer review.

We’re proud to see Eddy’s work recognized by his peers and proud to have him on our team. Congratulations, Eddy!

09/01/2026

⏰ Senate Bill 12 deadline: September 30, 2026

Texas school districts and charter schools have an annual SB 12 compliance certification due to TEA... and the process includes more than simply submitting a form.

✅ We’ve created a free resource to help district leaders quickly review the requirements, key action steps, and resources they should have on their radar before the deadline.

Download the SB 12 Compliance Certification resource:
https://www.leonalcala.com/post/senate-bill-12-compliance-certification

08/28/2026

Title IX can be complicated. Required training should leave educators feeling more confident... not more overwhelmed. ⚖️📚

On September 1, Sarah Reynolds and John Janssen are headed to Region 7 ESC to provide in-person Title IX training. We’re looking forward to a morning of conversation and practical guidance with HR directors, superintendents, and administrators from across the region!

📅 September 1, 2026
📍 Region 7 ESC

07/31/2026

We have exciting news to share! 🎉 Eddy Hernandez Perez has been named a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star for Construction Law.

This award honors outstanding attorneys across the state, and it reflects the hard work, dedication, and skill Eddy brings to every case. We couldn't be prouder to have him on our team.

Join us in congratulating Eddy on this fantastic achievement! 👏

07/24/2026

Our team had a great time at the ESC Region 15 School Board Conference on July 21–22!

Sara Leon, Michelle Alcala, and Eddy Hernandez Perez joined school board members and district leaders from across the region to share practical legal guidance on issues school leaders regularly navigate, including:

• Level III Grievances
• The Board’s Role in Hiring Administrators
• A Trustee’s Guide to Managing Risk in Construction
• Robert’s Rules of Order
• 313, JETIs and Economic Development

Thank you to Region 15 ESC for the opportunity to share our experience, connect with education leaders, and be part of two great days of learning and conversation.

07/13/2026

📋 The superintendent evaluation is one of the most important responsibilities of a Board of Trustees. 📋

When approached thoughtfully, the evaluation process does more than assess performance. It strengthens governance, aligns leadership with district goals, and helps set the course for future success.

⭐️ Don’t miss Partner Michelle Alcala for this Trustee Toolkit Series webinar as she discusses the legal requirements for superintendent evaluations, practical strategies for conducting effective evaluations, and how to make the process a meaningful part of your district's goal-setting efforts.

📅 Tuesday, July 14
🕖 7:00 PM CST
🔗 Register at: https://www.leonalcala.com/product/trustee-toolkit-superintendent-evaluations

07/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined attorney Stephanie Ritchie at the ESC 6 Campus Leaders Summit for "Top 10 Things that Get Campus Leaders in Legal Trouble."

✅ Our Misconduct Reporting Checklist is available as a free download and is designed to help school administrators navigate reporting with confidence.

📥 Download it here: https://www.leonalcala.com/post/misconduct-reporting-checklist