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Legal Challenges to the 2024 Title IX Regulations – What’s Next for Illinois Schools?

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Schools throughout the country are preparing to implement the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights’ (“OCR”) long-awaited final 2024 Title IX regulations. These new regulations, which replace the 2020...more

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Court's Refusal to Block 2024 Title IX Rule Means Certain Southern School Districts and Colleges Must Meet August 1 Deadline

The start of the school year for many counties in Georgia and K-12 districts across the country is only a few hours away, and the college semester is right around the corner. Another deadline, however, should be front of mind...more

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Summer Reading for Educational Leaders: Resources to Help You Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

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As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more

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States Sue Federal Government Over New Title IX Rules, Vow Not to Comply: What Schools Need to Know and Do Next

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At least 22 states are suing the Biden administration over new Title IX rules set to take effect this summer. The lawsuits claim that the U.S. Department of Education’s new rules – which were released last month and include...more

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Title IX Regulations Expected in March 2024

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Earlier this month, the United States Department of Education (“DOE” or “Department”) announced that it plans to issue the much-anticipated Title IX regulations in March 2024 according to the latest regulatory...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 8, October 2023

U.S. Department of Education Takes Action Against Five Schools for Disbursing Federal Student Aid to Students Enrolled in Unaccredited Programs - “The settlement agreements include the payment of liabilities for all five...more

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Here’s How the Highly Anticipated Changes to Title IX Could Affect Colleges, Universities, and Public K-12 Schools

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The Department of Education (DOE) is expected to issue two major amendments to Title IX regulations next month that could cause headaches for educational institutions with classes already in full swing. One rule will address...more

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Legal Debate Over Preferred Pronoun Usage in the Classroom Continues with Institutions of...

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In a July 28, 2023 ruling, the Seventh Circuit has signaled that Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) seeking to enforce pronoun policies can expect to face increased scrutiny. Specifically, the Seventh Circuit vacated its...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 7, August 2023

Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools - On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect. This new law requires covered...more

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DOE Issues Proposed Rules on Athletics and Gender Identity

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On April 6, the Department of Education issued a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title IX, which would regulate how gender identity factors into athletics participation. The proposed rule would apply to students in K-12...more

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School District Liability under Title IX – Part I: Gebser v. Lago Vista

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An interesting aspect of municipal law, recently discussed at this year’s DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar, concerns school district liability pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. ...more

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[Webinar] U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Guidance on Athletics Opportunity Under Title IX (K-12 & Higher...

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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

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 5, 2022

Legal Challenges Mount for Biden’s Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan - “Six Republican-led states and a libertarian policy organization sued the Biden administration over its plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 2, 2022

Welcome to our second edition of The Academic Advisor - our e-newsletter focused on education law insights. We hope you enjoyed our first issue and found it helpful. Our aim is to support the work that you do by bringing...more

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[Webinar] 2022 Proposed Title IX Regulations: What You Need to Know - July 19th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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On June 23, the Department of Education issued a proposed rulemaking that would alter obligations to address sex discrimination that affects employees and students, including sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and...more

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Department of Education Issues Proposed Changes to Title IX Regulations

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On June 23, 2022, the Department of Education issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would alter obligations to address sex discrimination that affects employees and students, including sexual harassment,...more

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Yet Another Court Upholds Workplace Vaccine Mandate: What Your Organization Can Take From New York City Schools Litigation

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Challenges to employer-instituted vaccine mandates have become ubiquitous across the country this year, as some employees claim they should not have to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to keep their jobs. Also nearly...more

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OCR’s July 20, 2021, Title IX Q&A: What K-12 districts should know

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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

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Title IX – Will Everything Old Be New Again?

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[Warning: This article does not reference viruses, vaccines, or mask-wearing.] The education world is in a state of flux, legally speaking. Any day now, the U.S. Supreme Court will further opine on the extent to which the...more

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Department of Education Considers Revising Title IX Regulations

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On April 6, 2020, the Department of Education (“Department”) announced that it will re-examine the Trump Administration’s 2020 amendments to the Title IX regulations (the “Regulations”). The Department’s announcement follows...more

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President Biden Signs Executive Order Potentially Expanding Scope of Title IX Protections

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On March 8, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order indicating it is the policy of the Biden administration “that all students should be guaranteed an educational environment free of from discrimination on the basis...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Mandates Access to In-Person Learning

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Since the beginning of 2021, North Carolina educational institutions have been subject to a variety of studies, orders, and directives related to school reopening from Governor Roy Cooper; the State School Superintendent,...more

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The Top 9 Educational Priorities For The Biden Administration

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There is no doubt that President Biden has signaled strong interest in schools and educational reform as a priority for his administration. Obviously, however, battling COVID-19 remains the top priority. Although the...more

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Schools Should Begin Assessing Impact of Proposed Title IX Regulations

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed Title IX regulations that would dramatically redefine schools’ obligations related to allegations of sexual misconduct. The proposal would also require...more

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Department of Education Tosses Obama-Era Affirmative-Action Guidance in the Garbage

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Looks like the Department of Education has been busy again this month at the paper shredder. As part of the current administration’s ongoing efforts to eradicate Obama-era guidance that it deems “unnecessary, outdated,...more

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