Though springtime may still feel far away, now is the time for independent schools to be thinking about their faculty employment agreements for the 2024-2025
Continue Reading Faculty Employment AgreementsJulie C. Fay
Julie is co-chair of Shipman's Education Department, and a partner in the School Law Practice group, where she represents public and independent schools in a variety of special education and general education law matters, with a particular focus on issues relating to students with disabilities, student discipline, confidentiality, school governance and policy. Julie frequently represents schools in administrative hearings, including expulsion hearings, special education due process hearings and related proceedings, and is often called upon to guide districts in drafting policies and administrative procedures in all education law areas. As part of her practice, Julie has conducted numerous professional development workshops for clients and other school organizations.
New Connecticut Law Limits Transcript Withholding by Institutions of Higher Education
Last month, Connecticut joined a growing number of states in limiting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when students have outstanding debt. Effective October 1…
Continue Reading New Connecticut Law Limits Transcript Withholding by Institutions of Higher EducationProposed Title IX Regulations Affecting Athletic Team Eligibility
On April 13, 2023, the United States Department of Education (the “DOE”) published proposed regulations intended to address participation of transgender students in school athletic…
Continue Reading Proposed Title IX Regulations Affecting Athletic Team EligibilityUpdate on Connecticut’s School Immunization Requirements
On February 16, 2023, Connecticut’s Commissioner of Public Health (“Commissioner”) issued a memorandum to school nurse supervisors and school medical advisors regarding medical exemption reporting…
Continue Reading Update on Connecticut’s School Immunization RequirementsOCR Releases New Resources Regarding Athletic Programs and Title IX Compliance
On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released three new resources regarding equal opportunity in athletic programs under…
Continue Reading OCR Releases New Resources Regarding Athletic Programs and Title IX ComplianceInvestigating Student Misconduct in Independent Schools: Tips and Traps
Join us as we discuss best practices and frequent challenges for K-12 schools conducting investigations into student misconduct. Using a scenario based approach, we will…
Continue Reading Investigating Student Misconduct in Independent Schools: Tips and TrapsShipman Successfully Defends CIAC in Pivotal Title IX Transgender Athletes Case
In a Title IX case that is garnering national attention, Peter Murphy and Linda Yoder from Shipman’s School Law Practice Group successfully defended the Connecticut…
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Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program – What High Schools Need to Know
Last year, Connecticut passed legislation directing the Board of Regents for Higher Education (“BOR”) to establish the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (“CAAP”). The CAAP permits…
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The Impact of Dobbs on Campus Health Clinics Operated by Colleges and Universities
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, State Health Officer of the Mississippi Department of Health et al. v. Jackson Women’s …
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CDC and DPH Issue New Guidance To Help Keep Kids Healthy and Learning This Fall: Independent Schools
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released new operational guidance for schools, which intends to help schools remain open for…
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