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FTC Puts Student-Athlete Representation Back in the Spotlight

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a clear signal to the sports industry: Compliance with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) is back on the enforcement radar....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] K-12 Athletic Symposium: 2026 NIL Updates & More! - January 23rd, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Join Bricker Graydon Wyatt’s K–12 Athletics Team for an Athletics Symposium! Spend more than two hours with leading school law and athletics experts—including special guest Ron Sayers from OHSAA—as we take a deep dive into...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

When Can I Request Changes to an Education Record? The FERPA Amendment Process, Explained

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides parents and eligible students the right to request changes to their education records. FERPA applies to all schools that receive federal funds. Private and...more

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Major Changes to IPEDS Reporting Approved for Upcoming Submission

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BLOG OVERVIEW: The Department of Education's new Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) requires four-year colleges and universities to report seven years of detailed student-level admissions data through the...more

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Film Room: CSC announcements and NIL deal flow report

Last week, the College Sports Commission (CSC) issued two key announcements, one regarding the impact of new scholarships on the institutional cap and the other reiterating rules and approach to third-party NIL in light of...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] AI, Algorithms, and Academic Data: Legal Risks & Privacy Strategies (Higher Education Free Series) - January 28th, 12:00...

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As artificial intelligence reshapes how institutions analyze, predict, and intervene with student data, the legal stakes are rising. This webinar explores where AI meets FERPA, GDPR, and new state laws, with practical...more

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Practical Strategies for Expanding Civil Rights Compliance Beyond Title IX

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As the civil rights landscape evolves, many Title IX Coordinators now oversee broader areas of compliance, including Title VI (race, color, or national origin), Title VII (employment discrimination), Section 504 and the ADA...more

TNG Consulting

Coordinating Decentralized Case Management: A Case Study of Montana State University

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For some institutions, decentralized case management can effectively meet rising student needs. When well-coordinated, it broadens outreach, deepens collaboration, and creates multiple access points for support. Without...more

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Bill Amending New York State’s “Stay or Pay” Law Introduced in Legislature

A bill amending New York State’s recently enacted “stay or pay” law has been introduced in the State legislature....more

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Littler Lightbulb – December 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup

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Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Failure to Promote Race and Gender Discrimination Case - Hood-Wilson v. Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County, 162 F.4th 101 (4th Cir. Dec. 12,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB financial literacy report highlights gaps in youth financial literacy, outlines new strategies

On December 23, the CFPB submitted its annual financial literacy report outlining its strategy to conduct financial education programs and maintain an Office of Financial Education....more

Clark Hill PLC

School Aid Act’s Section 164k Requirements and Federal Privacy Laws Intersect on Surveys | News & Events

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Section 164k of the State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1764k) was signed into law on Oct. 7, 2025, and requires schools to comply with certain legal requirements or face a 5% state aid penalty. ...more

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New Law Allows North Carolina Private Schools to Authorize Personnel to Carry Certain Weapons on Campus

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On December 1, 2025, a new law took effect in North Carolina permitting private schools to authorize their employees and volunteers to carry certain weapons on their campuses. Session Law 2025-81 created a carveout in N.C....more

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FMLA Leave Calculation When Employers Close for Weather

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The Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued an opinion letter on Jan. 5, 2026, analyzing how a school closure of less than one full week affects the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitlement of an...more

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Employment Law Update: Tra-La-La-La-Lawsuit: Is Your Anti-Harassment Training Unlawful?

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Holiday-season anti-harassment trainings can backfire. A recent Second Circuit (which covers New York, Vermont and Connecticut) decision underscores that when workplace training content crosses the line into essentialist,...more

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Mitchell Williams - Service Animals in Arkansas Schools: What Every Administrator Should Know (Part 1)

If you’ve ever had a parent or visitor arrive at your school event with a dog, you’ve probably found yourself asking: What are my legal responsibilities? What questions am I allowed to ask? How do I balance access, safety,...more

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The Issue in Enforcing Student Athlete Revenue Sharing Contracts Resurfaces Amid Demond Williams Attempted Transfer

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On January 6, 2025, University of Washington standout quarterback Demond Williams announced that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal just four days after reportedly signing a contract with Washington football for the...more

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IPEDS Changes are Approved – new ACTS data collection is now live

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While the 2025 calendar year was winding down, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) quietly announced that they had received approval for the added IPEDS data collection, Admissions and Consumer Transparency...more

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California Appellate Court Clarifies Knowledge Standard for School District Negligent Supervision Claims

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In a significant decision for school districts and institutional defendants, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, granted a writ of mandate reversing a trial court’s denial of summary adjudication in Rancho...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

Are Student Emails “Maintained” under FERPA? The Nevada Supreme Court Changes Course

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Update (Jan. 2026): In April 2025, REGucation published a post analyzing the Nevada Supreme Court’s initial decision in Clark County School Dist. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct. in & for Cnty. of Clark, 564 P.3d 863 (2025). The...more

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College Prep: What Colleges with DoD Grants Should Do Now Under the FY26 NDAA

On December 18, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) became law. True to each year’s NDAA being a sprawling piece of legislation, the FY26 NDAA contains many priorities of the current...more

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New York Legislature Introduces Chapter Amendment to Trapped at Work Act

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As previously covered, the New York Legislature voted in favor of the Trapped at Work Act in July 2025. As passed by the New York Legislature, the Trapped at Work Act would broadly prohibit use of promissory notes that...more

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Recipients of Federal Education Funds Should Reassess Programs Following DOJ Findings on Race

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In the wake of a Dec. 2, 2025, analysis by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of race-based programs awarded by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), educational institutions receiving or administering federal education...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: What to Expect in 2026 for Higher Education

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After a year of significant upheaval for higher education institutions, additional changes are on the horizon in 2026. The most recent Unified Agenda, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and other developments mean additional...more

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Employee Performance Management: Practical Steps to Reduce Legal Risk in the Upcoming Employment Cycle

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As independent schools prepare for a new employment cycle, determining whether to invite employees to return for the 2026-2027 school year, thoughtful attention to employee performance management practices and employment...more

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