In April, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in a case that could have changed the school law landscape. The issue before the court
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules for High School Cheerleader in First Amendment Dispute
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teenager who sued after a profanity-laced Snapchat message she posted
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Tom Mooney to Present at the Annual Legal Update of the National Federation of High School Associations
On April 15, Thomas Mooney will be joining CAS-CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini in presenting (remotely) at the Annual Legal Update of the National Federation
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OCR Announces Comprehensive Review of the “New” Title IX Regulations
On April 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR or the Department) announced a comprehensive review of the Department’s Title
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Revise That IEP Before It’s Too Late
On March 3, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit made clear that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does
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President Biden Executive Order Paves the Way for Future Changes to Title IX
On March 8, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order related to Title IX, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment in schools. While the Executive Order
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Student Privacy Policy Office Releases Guidance on Virtual Learning
As school closures continue and schools implement distance learning plans, questions and concerns persist concerning the applicability of laws and regulations relating to student confidentiality
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Commissioner of Education Relaxes Portion of Student Data Privacy Law During School Closure
As we previously reported, on March 21, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7I, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response
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OSERS Issues Additional Guidance Related To Remote Delivery of Special Education and Related Services
On March 21, 2020, the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued
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