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OCR Issues New Guidance Regarding Retaliation

by Scott Warner | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 4/29/2013

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance this week in the form of a “Dear Colleague Letter” that specifically addresses retaliation. Like complaints filed with the...more

President Obama’s FY 2014 Budget Proposal - Analysis Related To Administration Funding And Policy Priorities

by Patton Boggs LLP on 4/15/2013

INTRODUCTION - On April 10th, President Obama submitted his FY 2014 Budget Proposal to Congress. In the normal course of events, the President would have unveiled his spending plan in early February as required by law....more

Alabama Legislative Update – Week 3: Alabama Trust Fund Repayment Bill Passes

by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell &... on 2/26/2013

The sixth and seventh legislative days of the Alabama Legislature's Regular Session saw the first bill passed by both houses and on its way to Governor Robert Bentley for his signature. As week three closed, priority...more

Proposition 39 – Analysis and Status of Implementation Current as of: 2/14/13

by Constantine Baranoff | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 2/22/2013

In November 2012, Proposition 39 was approved by the voters of California. Prior to Proposition 39, corporations were given two options to calculate their state tax liability under California law. Proposition 39 eliminated...more

Addressing the Maintenance Backlog in Victorian Schools – is a PPP the Answer?

by Catie Burdett, Rebecca Roberts | K&L Gates LLP on 2/21/2013

The results of the audit report into Victorian schools announced on 20 February 2013 revealed a AUD420 million maintenance backlog with over 5,000 school buildings identified as falling below the standards set by Department...more

USDOE Spanish Bullying Website Highlights Challenges In Addressing Bullying With LEP Students, Parents, Staff, And Community...

by Jackie Wernz | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 2/11/2013

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a Spanish-language website providing resources to teachers, parents, and community leaders to prevent bullying. The website is http://espanol.stopbullying.gov and is similar in...more

OCR Issues Dear Colleague Letter Regarding 2008 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments

by S. Diane Beall, Marsha Bedwell, Meghan Covert Russell | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 2/8/2013

On January 19, 2012, the US Department of Education’s (“DOE”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a Dear Colleague letter and Questions and Answers regarding the impact of the 2008 amendments to Americans with Disabilities...more

AB 182 Seeks to Limit School Districts' Issuance of Capital Appreciation Bonds

by Meghan Covert Russell | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 1/30/2013

Last week a bill was introduced that would affect school districts' ability to issue capital appreciation bonds ("CABs")....more

The Department Of Education Requires That School Sports Be Open To The Disabled

by James G. Ryan | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 1/28/2013

Over 40 years ago, Title IX mandated that schools balance the resources allocated to men’s and women’s educational programs including extracurricular sports. The sweeping overhaul dramatically improved the athletic...more

Deadline Approaches for Gainful Employment Disclosures

by Brian Doyle, Paul G. Lannon | Holland & Knight LLP on 1/18/2013

Institutions of higher education that receive Title IV funding must properly disclose certain information concerning course offerings that are or may be considered gainful employment programs by the U.S. Department of...more

Congressman: My Plan Would Reduce Student Loan Defaults: Video [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 12/14/2012

Dec. 14 (Bloomberg Law) -- Congressman Tom Petri (R-Wis.) says his proposal to have employers deduct student loan payments automatically from paychecks would reduce the number of graduates who default on their loans and rack...more

An Eye-Opening Termination Of A Former Lingerie Model

by Michael Schmidt | Cozen O'Connor on 10/18/2012

A former lingerie model turned high school guidance counselor has sued the New York City Department of Education (“DOE”) for discrimination and wrongful termination after being fired when Internet photos surfaced of the...more

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OCR Issues New Guidance Regarding Retaliation

President Obama’s FY 2014 Budget Proposal - Analysis Related To Administration Funding And Policy Priorities

Alabama Legislative Update – Week 3: Alabama Trust Fund Repayment Bill Passes

Proposition 39 – Analysis and Status of Implementation Current as of: 2/14/13

Addressing the Maintenance Backlog in Victorian Schools – is a PPP the Answer?

USDOE Spanish Bullying Website Highlights Challenges In Addressing Bullying With LEP Students, Parents, Staff, And Community...

OCR Issues Dear Colleague Letter Regarding 2008 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments

AB 182 Seeks to Limit School Districts' Issuance of Capital Appreciation Bonds

The Department Of Education Requires That School Sports Be Open To The Disabled

Deadline Approaches for Gainful Employment Disclosures

Congressman: My Plan Would Reduce Student Loan Defaults: Video [Video]

An Eye-Opening Termination Of A Former Lingerie Model

Congressman: My Plan Would Reduce Student Loan Defaults: Video [Video]

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