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Divine Intervention? NLRB Rejects Challenge to Jurisdictional Test for Religious Educational Institutions

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In a rare rebuke of its own General Counsel, the National Labor Relations Board has rejected an invitation to flip-flop on its own precedent and will instead continue to apply a simple, bright-line test when determining...more

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Tip of the Week: BIT Standards for Higher Education – Standard 7 

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As part of our series on NABITA’s Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams, we will focus on Standard 7, which deals with the intersection of behavioral intervention and confidentiality. This standard emphasizes...more

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Tip of the Week: BIT Standards for Higher Education – Standards 6 and 8

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With the publication of the updated NABITA Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams, it is helpful to emphasize the connection between standards, particularly standards 6 and 8, which cover continuous team...more

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Legal Update: NLRB General Counsel Tries to Reconcile FERPA and the NLRA

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As students in higher education flock toward unionization, private sector colleges and universities (educational institutions or institutions) are forced to reconcile the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act’s (FERPA)...more

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NLRB General Counsel Suggests How Colleges and Universities Can Satisfy NLRA Disclosure Obligations Without Violating FERPA

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Colleges and universities that employ their own students face conflicts about how to protect student information, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), while disclosing information about...more

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NLRB Pushes Schools to Release Student Information to Unions: Navigating Privacy Considerations in Light of Recent Guidance

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Private colleges and universities employing student workers face the unique challenge of balancing privacy obligations and a growing push from federal labor authorities to release student information to unions. Recent...more

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Beltway Buzz - August 2024

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Education Roundup: Policies Protecting Student Health Information - FERPA and HIPAA Compliance

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It is no secret that institutions of higher education (IHEs) are currently busy addressing their policies to reflect recent major changes in the law (read: Title IX!), but it is also important to give some time and attention...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 6, June 2023

Supreme Court Blocks Use of Race in Harvard, UNC Admissions in Blow to Diversity Efforts - "In one of its most closely watched cases this year, the court ruled along ideological lines that the way the schools approached race...more

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U.S. Department of Education Issues New FERPA Guidance on Student Health Records

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In an effort to remind school officials of their obligations to protect student privacy, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has issued guidance on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that focuses on the...more

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Collin’s Law five-year hazing report for colleges and universities is due on January 15, 2023

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It has been more than a year since Collin’s Law went into effect, increasing hazing reporting and response requirements for Ohio colleges and universities. The legislation expanded the definition of hazing, increased the...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 1, 2022

Universities Share Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attacks "According to a recent Sophos poll of IT professionals, 44 percent of educational institutions suffered ransomware attacks in 2020, and 58 percent of those hit...more

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[Ongoing Program] Student Confidentiality Laws in Higher Education - June 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

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Higher Education CLE Webinar Series | Presented by Bricker & Eckler and the Southern Illinois University School of Law - Join us for a free webinar series in the month of June on important topics in higher education. ...more

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[Webinar] FERPA Compliance Certificate Program (Higher Education) - April 21st - May 26th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

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The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy is pleased to announce their highly popular program - The FERPA Compliance Certificate Program. Featuring a refreshing approach to developing knowledge and skills...more

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Developing a NIL policy: Enforcement and other considerations (Part 7)

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In our Developing a NIL policy checklist series to date, we’ve reviewed: (1) the five foundational pillars, (2) general statements to include; (3) the use of institutional logos, marks, and facilities; (4) disclosure and...more

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NCAA provides clarification on their policy regarding campus sexual violence by publishing resources

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) added numerous policy implementation resources to help institutions comply with their policy on campus sexual violence. Since 2018, each member school has been required to...more

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[Webinar] FERPA Refresher for Higher Ed - September 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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What’s new in student confidentiality and compliance? How has the pandemic impacted student confidentiality on campus? Join avowed FERPA geeks Melissa Carleton and Warren Grody as we review what every higher education...more

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Can Colleges Mandate Vaccines? Yes, But Beware.

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As institutions of higher education (“IHEs”) approach their summer and fall terms, the question on every administrator’s mind is: Can our institution legally implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for students and/or...more

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[Webinar] Are You Prepared for a Potential Breach? - May 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and Exclamation Labs invite you to a joint webcast to help institutions mitigate cybersecurity issues and identity governance risks. Our panel of technology and legal professionals will discuss: -...more

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[Webinar] FERPA Compliance Certificate Program - March 8th - April 12th, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

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The Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy is pleased to announce a new program - The FERPA Compliance Certificate Program. Featuring a refreshing approach to developing knowledge and skills related to FERPA...more

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The Man Behind the Curtain: College Admissions and FERPA Requests

Aspiring college students spend enormous amounts of time trying to unlock the magic formula that leads to those magic words: Congratulations, you’ve been accepted! But, for many students, the focus on admissions does not stop...more

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Treasury and IRS Release Favorable Final Regulations on University Excise Tax

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On September 18, 2020, the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue IRS (the “IRS”) issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) under section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of...more

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The Deadline For Updating Your Title IX Policies is Fast Approaching: Will Your District Be Ready?

Hidden within the concerns surrounding reopening schools during a pandemic is the requirement that the new Title IX regulations go into effect on August 14, 2020. ...more

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Lessons from Recent ED Guidance on Civil Rights in Education Under COVID-19

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Questions and Answers for Postsecondary Institutions Regarding the COVID-19 National Emergency document reminding colleges and universities that responsibilities to...more

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NCAA revises Policy on Campus Sexual Violence

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On May 1, 2020, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors revised its 2017 Policy on Campus Sexual Violence. The policy expands disclosure requirements for athletes whose conduct has resulted in...more

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