While many students see college as an exciting new opportunity, it also comes with some serious responsibilities. In fact, passing classes and learning to be self-reliant are only half the battle; students must also make sure to...
Despite social efforts to resolve it, Islamophobia continues to present a heartbreaking challenge to many U.S. citizens. Even the young and innocent are not immune to it. Just ask the two 13-year-old girls who suffered a harrowing...
A recent federal appeals court ruling has clarified a critical point in disability law: an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not need to be strictly essential; it only needs to be “reasonable”...
Recent headlines have again put Title IX compliance and the risks faced by students and employees front and center. A federal lawsuit filed against Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Virginia, alleges that a former Title IX...
In a recent letter to education leaders, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that schools must keep parents informed about what she referred to as “ideological indoctrination” to remain compliant with federal...
An unannounced active shooter drill at a high school in Arizona has some parents questioning whether realistic drills are worth the perceived benefits. The drill closely simulated a real emergency, with some students fearing for...
Title IX enforcement at schools and colleges in the U.S. is changing under the Trump administration. The New Title IX Special Investigations Team, although still involving the U.S. Department of Education, will also grant the...
A graduate student in the Yale School of Management (SOM) was suspended and assigned a failing grade after allegedly using AI during an exam. The student, identified only as John Doe, has sued the school, asserting that he was...
In a deeply troubling move, the federal initiative known as Charting My Path for Future Success, a program designed to support high school students with disabilities as they prepare for adulthood, was abruptly terminated. The...
A March 2025 federal appeals court decision places limits on the immunity of schools when disciplining students. In the case of K.J. by & through Johnson v. Jackson, 127 F.4th 1239 (9th Cir. 2025), the court reversed the lower...
New “Vape-Detecting” Sensors in School Bathrooms Forebode Unjust Discipline and Rights Violations
May 17, 2025
Vaping remains a significant health hazard, and school administrators are at wits’ end in attempting to combat the problem. While solutions are in order, proposed solutions to the vaping epidemic cannot come at the expense...
A recently signed executive order takes aim at disparate-impact liability, making it significantly more difficult to file systemic racism and sexism claims against colleges and universities. Disparate-impact liability allows...
The Trump administration announced several new executive orders in April, including a few that target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. These policies govern essential rights and protections for student groups that...
Special Education Abuse: How Attorneys Help Families When Schools Fail to Protect Students
May 14, 2025
A district superintendent was recently placed on administrative leave following abuse allegations involving special education students, in a recent news story that highlights the painful challenges families face when protecting...
At least 15 colleges located in the State of Florida have confirmed that they have signed agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce immigration law on their campuses. The agreements essentially...
It isn’t unusual for the justices of the United States Supreme Court to disagree about the nuances of a case. Yet, when it is unclear how the justices will ultimately rule in a given matter, those who are likely to be...
Since taking office in January, both President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made the news for revoking student visas for minor offenses and policy disagreements. However, in a sudden policy shift, the...
When Harvard stood firm in the face of public pressure over how it handled student protests, it was hailed as a defender of free speech. But weeks later, headlines suggested something else—suspensions, administrative walk-backs,...
School discipline policies are changing yet again, with new federal action aiming to overhaul how schools handle student behavior. For families, these shifts can mean confusion, frustration, and real consequences for...
A March 2025 federal appeals court decision highlights the importance of due process rights for students accused of misconduct. In the case of K.J. by & through Johnson v. Jackson, 127 F.4th 1239 (9th Cir. 2025), the court...