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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District Court Vacates New Overtime Rule, Making It Null and Void Nationwide
Last Friday, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) exceeded its authority when it issued a final regulation significantly
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2024 Education Legislation Summary
In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This
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2023 Education Legislation Summary
In its 2023 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides
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State Department of Education Issues Guidance Regarding Extension of Special Education Eligibility
As many school district administrators know, Connecticut recently enacted Public Act No. 23-137, which extends eligibility for special education and related services under the Individuals
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U.S. Supreme Court Changes Landscape on Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that dramatically alters the admissions landscape for colleges and universities. In a nutshell, the
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Waiting to Exhale: Connecticut Lawmakers (Again) Amend Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Inspection and Reporting Requirements for Public Schools
For the second consecutive year, Connecticut boards of education (“BOEs”) will be subject to new legislatively imposed requirements and deadlines to inspect and evaluate indoor
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 3/27/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Curriculum and what students are instructed is a “hot topic” around the country right now.
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Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools: Supreme Court Narrows IDEA Exhaustion Requirement
On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, 143 S. Ct. 859 (2023) that a
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