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| New Blog: Digital Accessibility |
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A new federal rule finalized in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice establishes WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical accessibility standard for public entity websites, apps, forms, PDFs, and other digital services.
The first compliance deadline is April 24, 2026, making now a good time for agencies to understand the requirements and begin preparing.
Check out our latest blog, Digital Accessibility: What Public Leaders Need to Know for 2026, to read about what changed, what systems are covered, and practical first steps agencies can take. |
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| Insurance Requirements in Contracts Manual Updated for 2026 |
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Alliant's Public Entity Group maintains the Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC) Manual as a service to the public sector and PRISM members. The manual is reviewed annually for any changes and updated to reflect current insurance requirement best practices. Check out the blog to learn more about the modifications made in the newly released Version 2026.1!
For questions or additional information, contact Thomas Joyce, Assistant Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. |
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| PRISM EPL Service Presents – Stay or Pay Agreements: Still Lawful after AB 692? |
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Recently enacted AB 692 restricts employers from mandating so-called “stay or pay” agreements. These agreements, which require employees to repay costs such as training expenses, signing bonuses, or relocation stipends, generally kick in when an employee leaves before a specified date.
On Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m., join the attorneys from PRISM’s Employment Practices Legal Advice Service as they discuss what effects this new law could have on public employers who may use such agreements.
For any questions, please reach out to Patrick Sutton. |
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| Reminder: AB 5 and LGBTQ+ Training Requirement |
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We continue to receive questions regarding the LGBTQ+ cultural competency training requirement for teachers and other certificated staff serving grades 7 through 12.
As a reminder, effective July 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 5, the Safe and Supportive Schools Act, amended Education Code Section 218 to require a minimum of one hour of annual LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for the next five years.
To support this requirement, the California Department of Education has made a free online training program available.
For additional details, please visit PRISM’s Blog. |
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 Grab a snack and watch the show to discover new resources coming soon to PRISM members! |
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 PRISM has partnered with Sign In Solutions (SIS) to provide members with access to a visitor management system (VMS). The VMS, known as Sign In App, provides state-of-the-art visitor management for agencies of all sizes, allowing for improved security, enhanced visitor experiences, and a more efficient process for visitors, employees, and contractors alike.
For more information, please contact PRISM Risk Control. |
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