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In a novel decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Rutgers v. AFSCME, Local 888, that the 2020 Title IX regulations preempted
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Second Circuit Finds School District Was Not Justified in Disciplining Student for Off-Campus Social Media Post
Connecticut school administrators often grapple with whether to discipline students for speech that occurs off school grounds and outside a school-sponsored activity (“off-campus speech”). Under
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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall
New Requirements for Independent School Employees Take Effect October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how
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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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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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Proposed Legislation Would Bar Institutions of Higher Education from Considering School Disciplinary History in Admissions
Last week, the Education Committee considered HB 5339 and, after discussion, voted to advance it beyond the committee. The proposed bill would prohibit institutions of
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Regional Director of NLRB’s Region 1 Office Upends College Sports by Declaring That Student Athletes Are Employees
On Monday, February 5, 2024, the Region 1 Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a Decision and Direction of Election
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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
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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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