On July 9, 2026, as part of the state budget, Massachusetts passed the “Trusted Adults Act” legislation intended to close existing loopholes and protect minors
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What the IMG Academy Enforcement Action Means for Schools: A Risk-Based Approach to OFAC Sanctions Compliance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced a $1.7 million settlement agreement with IMG Academy (a Florida boarding
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Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction
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Special Education Legislative Update
In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we
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OCR Announces “Directed Investigation” into All-Gender Bathrooms
On January 28, 2025, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) notified Denver Public Schools that it was opening a “directed
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CSDE Issues Guidance Regarding ICE Enforcement Actions at Schools
Yesterday (January 28, 2025), the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) released a guidance document regarding ICE enforcement actions at schools. In the wake of
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What Schools Should Know About ICE Enforcement Actions
With the new presidential administration’s hard stance on immigration, many school officials are anxious about visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and uncertain
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OCR Confirms That the 2024 Title IX Regulations Are Vacated
On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 Title IX Regulations “are invalid and must be set aside.” Despite
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2024 Title IX Regulations Are Likely Vacated
Last year was a turbulent one for Title IX, and although we are just a few days into 2025, this turbulence has persisted into the
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Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: What Independent Schools Need to Know
On January 1, 2025, an updated version of Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will become effective. This new law will pose unique compliance challenges for
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