A federal judge in the Eastern District of Kentucky has enjoined the United States Department of Education from implementing or enforcing the 2024 Title IX regulations. The injunction is limited to the states of Tennessee,...more
6/21/2024
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released three new resources to support equal opportunity in athletics under Title IX.
Join Bricker's education team for an update on this guidance and...more
2/22/2023
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As promised by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new 67-page Q&A document regarding Title IX on July 20, 2021. The document describes OCR’s interpretation of the responsibilities...more
Educational institutions all over the country have been grappling with the nuances of Title IX compliance since the new Title IX regulations were released last summer. With many stakeholders unhappy with the final...more
6/24/2021
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After months of speculation as to how a new administration may enforce Title IX, newly inaugurated President Biden wasted no time in addressing the matter. On his first day in office, he issued seventeen executive orders,...more
1/22/2021
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Several Bricker attorneys will discuss what school administrators need to be thinking about as the school year comes to a close.
Also, an outline of what should be on your summer “to do” list will be provided, as well as...more
As we wrap up this academic year, let’s take a look back on what we’ve learned from Title IX cases since September. We want to help you tweak your policies and practices in preparation for next year!
Several attorneys from...more
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On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Governor DeWine announced that all K-12 schools in Ohio will be closed for a period of three weeks, from March 17, 2020, through April 3, 2020. ...more
“Lame Duck” is the period in a public office after an election but before the successor takes office, leaving, presumably, the exiting public official with no particular power or influence. ...more
1/24/2019
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