Some special education and disability rights advocates are concerned that limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools could hurt efforts to create inclusive classrooms for students with disabilities. ...
In March 2024, Utah Governor Teuscher signed HB 414 into law, providing enhanced protections to Utah higher education students accused of violations or misconduct. Specifically, the bill provides: Expansive rights to be...
No one is immune to academic misconduct allegations – not even prominent university officials. As UW-Madison’s most prominent diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, faces a slew of academic misconduct allegations dating back...
Colleges and universities want to create supportive academic environments that allow their students and employees to flourish. To do so, they are supposed to make every effort to offer these populations resources and support...
You may be one of the many people who believe that what happened in the past is over and done with and that you don’t have to be worried about it anymore. However, there are times when something that took place in the past...
It wasn’t long ago that Missouri school districts were experiencing critical staff shortages—and, as a result, Missouri special-education students weren’t getting the hands-on, in-classroom help they needed. Now,...
To rectify the country’s long history of discrimination against minority groups, educational institutions throughout the U.S. have established departments focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Abbreviated as DEI,...
While the U.S. Constitution permits religious classes taught in public schools, complex regulations make them challenging to start and maintain. In Ohio, two lawmakers have sponsored a bill to allow parents and students more...
When the Biden administration announced the latest changes to federal Title IX rules in April, educational institutions across the country were quick to voice concerns and opinions. Although the goal of these rules is to offer...
An abrupt policy change at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus has concerns about free speech among students, faculty members, and other advocates. On Thursday, April 25, student protesters established a pro-Palestinian...
Since its enactment in 1972, Title IX has prohibited discrimination and harassment in education based on an individual’s sex. In April 2024, the Biden administration introduced new regulations that extend these protections...
Last April, the U.S. Department of Education released its Final Rule under Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in schools or school activities receiving federal funding. The “final regulations” include...
Sexual assault is a charged issue on American college campuses. The last three U.S. presidents have each ushered in rules about how sexual assault accusations should be handled. Some of these policies have provided the accused...
New Title IX revisions released by the Biden administration in April are making waves in schools, colleges, and universities across the country. The rules seek to offer more protection to students suffering from sex-based...
In the months since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, students at schools across the U.S. have followed the lead from the Ivy League institutions to have their voices heard. At New York City’s Columbia University,...
Recent demonstrations on college campuses across the United States have prompted a wide array of responses from the administrations at different universities. Their responses, for the most part, are based on each educational...
Facing Disciplinary Action for Exercising Your Right to Free Speech? The LLF National Law Firm Can Help.
May 15, 2024
Yale police arrested four pro-Palestine protesters—including two students—charging them with trespassing and disorderly conduct. One protestor was charged with interfering with a police officer. The arrestees were among a...
Appellate Court Says Private Religious School’s Tax-Exempt Status Does Not Trigger Title IX
May 14, 2024
Title IX law is in constant flux, with new rules and legal challenges continuing to shape how schools, colleges, and other institutions handle sex-based misconduct and discrimination. Our firm closely monitors these...
Schools in states with anti-LGBTQ+ legislation have experienced a notable rise in bullying and hate crimes, according to a Washington Post analysis of FBI data. In states with such laws, reported hate crimes tripled in general,...
Colleges and universities have a wide range of sanctions they can apply to students who are found to have violated the school’s code of conduct. In severe cases, they can suspend you for a semester, or whatever period they...