United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Reviews Current Law Related to Off-Campus Student Speech Under the First Amendment
- June 30, 2020
- Jenna Rousseau
- Legal Updates
At a time when technology and social media use among students is pervasive, school districts are often faced with issues regarding...
U.S Supreme Court Rules Title VII Sex Discrimination Includes Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status
- June 18, 2020
- Chad Wade
- Legal Updates
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court (“Court”) decided three (3) cases filed under Title VII of the Civil...
Wisconsin Resists Implementation of Title IX Regulations
- June 16, 2020
- Geoffrey Lacy
- Legal Updates
On May 19, 2020, in a previous article, we reported on the U.S. Federal Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations, which...
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Grant Process Revealed by DPI
- June 5, 2020
- Shana Lewis
- Legal Updates
In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the US Department of Education has established a $30.75...
Department of Public Instruction Issues New Guidance on “Additional Services” for Students with Disabilities Due to the Extended School Closure
- June 3, 2020
- Chad Wade
- Legal Updates
On May 29, 2020, the Department of Public Instruction (“DPI”) issued new guidance on how school districts must address the impact...
Graduation Time: The Class of 2020
- June 2, 2020
- admin
- Legal Updates
It is difficult to name a subject concerning our public schools that has been more emotional or ignited greater controversy than...