Athletics

Anticipating Regulations on Athletics Opportunities Under Title IX: A Look Back at 2023 Guidance from OCRHighlights from the Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Athletic Eligibility

Compliance

OCR Releases Fact Sheet on School Districts’ Obligations under Title VITitle IX’s Reach May Expand: Application to Non-Profits and Schools Not Accepting Federal FundingK-12 Education v. Higher Education in Title IX Compliance: 2020 Regulations

Data Privacy

New FERPA Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education Relating to School SafetyPrivacy, Please: FERPA Issues Impacting K-12 Public Schools

Disabilities & Discrimination

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Legal Standard for Cases Brought by Students with DisabilitiesDOJ Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Online Accessibility RequirementsU.S. Department of Education: A Close Look at the Office for Civil Rights Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report for K-12 Education

Discrimination

OCR Releases Fact Sheet on School Districts’ Obligations under Title VIU.S. Department of Education Guidance and Resources about Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of National OriginAffirmative Action: The Possible K-12 Impacts of the Supreme Court Cases Involving Harvard and UNC

English Language Learners

OCR Fact Sheet on Ensuring Meaningful Participation in Advanced Coursework and Specialized Programs for Students Who Are English LearnersNew Department of Education Guidance on English Learners

Equity

Supreme Court to Hear Case on the Continuation of Affirmative Action in College AdmissionsSupplement-not-Supplant under Title I: Department of Education Releases Proposed RegulationsDepartment of Education’s Recent Guidance on Students with ADD and ADHD: What Are Your Responsibilities?

Every Student Succeeds Act

ESSA Accountability Regulations: Where Do We Stand?New Department of Education Guidance on English LearnersDepartment of Education Releases Guidance on Homeless Youth Provisions in ESSA

First Amendment

In Bed with Book Vendors: Fifth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Texas’ Sexual Book-Rating LawFlorida Judge Pauses Enforcement of Florida's Individual Freedom ActLivin’ on a Prayer: Supreme Court to Hear Case of Football Coach who Lost Job for Praying

Free Speech

Florida Judge Pauses Enforcement of Florida's Individual Freedom ActLivin’ on a Prayer: Supreme Court to Hear Case of Football Coach who Lost Job for PrayingSupreme Court Rules on Student Off Campus Speech: Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.

Gender Equity

The Intersection of School Dress Code Policies and Title IXUpdate on Federal Courts Addressing Transgender Issues in Schools: Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board and Doe v. Boyertown Area School DistrictSupreme Court Not Likely to Rule this Term on Issues Affecting Transgender Students’ Access to Restrooms that Correspond with their Gender Identity

General Business Operations

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Safely Reopening SchoolsDepartment of Education Issues Controversial Guidance on Distribution of Education Stabilization FundsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Considerations for Schools

Guns in Schools

An Overview of the Key Findings from the Federal School Safety Commission ReportSchool Safety Symposium - April 12, 2019

Labor & Employment

7th Circuit Affirms Chicago Board of Ed Win in Occupational Liberty CaseFederal COVID-19 Resources for Education InstitutionsMissouri Governor Approves New Law Impacting Labor Unions and Missouri School Districts

Litigation

Title IX Litigation Tracker: 2024 Title IX Regulations Vacated by District CourtTitle IX Litigation Tracker: Where Do Things Stand Two Months After Implementation?Title IX Litigation Tracker: Tensions Rise as Litigation Remains Active Between States and the Federal Government Over Title IX Regulations

Misconduct & Discipline

Department of Education Issues New Title IX Regulations: What this Means for Elementary and Secondary SchoolsCourt Holds Title IX Liability Requires Someone Other Than Wrongdoer to Know of MisconductDept. of Ed. and DOJ Provide Guidance on SRO Implementation

Personnel

Hold Your Horses: Texas Judge Blocks New DOL Rule Regarding Overtime and Minimum Salaries

Public School Districts

OCR Releases Fact Sheet on School Districts’ Obligations under Title VIIn Bed with Book Vendors: Fifth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Texas’ Sexual Book-Rating LawCivil Rights Data on Students’ Access to Educational Opportunities During the Pandemic Released by U.S. Department of Education

School Finance

New Developments in Supreme Court 2020 Census CaseThe Locus of Local Control: What Do Politicians Mean by Local Control in Education?How Does President Trump's Budget Blueprint Propose to Impact K-12 Education?

School Safety

Trump Administration Releases School Safety District GuideThey’re Back! Addressing Student Health and SafetyAn Overview of the Key Findings from the Federal School Safety Commission Report

Special Education

Supreme Court Clarifies Special Education StandardsSupreme Court Clarifies Administrative Exhaustion Requirements Under IDEASupplement-not-Supplant under Title I: Department of Education Releases Proposed Regulations

Student Speech

6 questions to ask before putting a pin in teacher expressive attire

Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Legal Standard for Cases Brought by Students with DisabilitiesAffirmative Action: The Possible K-12 Impacts of the Supreme Court Cases Involving Harvard and UNCMahanoy Area School District v. B.L. – the student free speech case every public school administrator should know about