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Fostering the Future for American Children and Families (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to modernize the nation's child-welfare system by improving data collection, updating state systems, expanding the use of advanced technology, and publishing annual...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Understanding the Jack Reid Law: How DASA-like Protections Now Apply to Private Schools in New York

In 2022, Jack Reid, a 17-year-old student at a private New Jersey boarding school, died by suicide after experiencing severe on-campus and online bullying. Jack’s death underscored the gap in protection for private school...more

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Trump Administration Announces New Agency Partnerships and Moves Key K-12 Education Programming to Department of Labor

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On November 18, 2025, the Trump Administration announced that it will reassign some of the Department of Education’s key programs, including those involving K-12 education, to the Department of Labor. As described by the...more

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A Settlement That Remains Unsettled: Title IX Challenges to House v. NCAA NIL Settlement Surge On

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In June, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved an unprecedented $2.8 billion settlement in the class action antitrust lawsuit House v. NCAA, a major...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Ghost of Employees Past: The Data Breach Risks from User-Credential Management

A recent settlement with an education service provider and three states – California, Connecticut, and New York – serves as a reminder to deactivate the credentials of departed employees. The case arose following a data...more

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FTC Targets Student Data Security Failures in Settlement with Education Technology Provider

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The FTC published a press release on December 1, 2025, summarizing its complaint and proposed consent order against an education technology company ("Company") providing Pre-K through 12 software and assessment tools to...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

Higher Education Litigation Summary: December 3, 2025

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Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Litigation Summary is your resource for legal updates on key rulings and ongoing cases shaping the higher education sector. This installment covers updates related to Gainful Employment, the...more

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Renewed Scrutiny: Intensified Oversight of Foreign Gifts, Contracts and Ties in U.S. Higher Education

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The Trump administration is placing increased emphasis on oversight of foreign gifts, contracts and connections with colleges and universities in the United States. Newly announced reporting mechanisms and statutory changes...more

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USDOE Enters Into Interagency Agreements That Cause Concern

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On November 18, the US Department of Education announced six new agency partnerships that shift core programs and responsibilities away from the USDOE for the stated purpose of “breaking up federal bureaucracy” and returning...more

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Federal Appeals Court Rules Discharge of Teacher by Public University for Far-right Views Violates the First Amendment

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Jason Jorjani v. New Jersey Institute of Technology, et al., 151 F.4th 135, 2025 WL 2586673 (3d. Cir. 2025)(The U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which includes Pennsylvania, overruled a district court decision that...more

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The Fallout of Shrinking Special Education Funding

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As public school districts approach the end of the fiscal year, the financial strain on special education programs is impossible to ignore. Across the country, administrators are sounding the alarm that a decrease in...more

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Schools in Pennsylvania Must Notify Parents About Weapons Incidents

On November 6, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new state law (Senate Bill No. 246) that requires schools to notify parents, guardians, and school employees about any incidents involving a weapon on school...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Four Exceptions to Sunshine Act's 24-Hour Notice Requirement

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A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision expanded the circumstances in which school districts and other public agencies can take official action on items not listed on agendas posted at least 24 hours prior to a public...more

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Third Circuit Resets the Play on NCAA Athlete Eligibility

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This year has seen multiple challenges to student-athlete eligibility in collegiate athletics. One eligibility rule that has been recently challenged is the NCAA’s rule providing that student-athletes have four seasons of...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Title IX Litigation Update (Free Title IX In Focus Series) - December 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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What are the courts saying these days about Title IX? Join Bricker Graydon Higher Education attorneys for a one-hour webinar, as they break down current trends to help your Title IX team stay compliant....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Department of Education Announces Six New Interagency Partnerships Aimed at “Breaking Up the Federal Education Bureaucracy”

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On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) announced six new interagency agreements (“IAAs”) designed to reassign responsibilities traditionally vested with ED to four other federal agencies. ...more

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UPDATE: CSC Moves to Close Post-House Settlement Loopholes and Bolster Enforcement Powers Through Membership Agreement

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The College Sports Commission (CSC) has circulated a 10-page University Participation Agreement that would dramatically reshape NIL and direct-payment enforcement. The biggest shift: schools would waive their right to...more

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Fifty Years of IDEA

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Fifty years ago, millions of children with disabilities were excluded from public education. Today, how far have we come—and where do we go next? ...more

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Canada to Exempt Master’s and PhD Students from Federal Study Permit Cap Effective

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change affecting graduate-level international students. Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals admitted to Master’s and Doctoral (PhD)...more

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Film Room: Sports Betting Regulatory Update

In this week’s Film Room, we break down important sports betting news from the past week impacting college athletics, including: • A sports betting infractions case involving a men’s basketball program - • A rule...more

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CSC Moves to Close Post-House Settlement Loopholes and Bolster Enforcement Powers Through Membership Agreement

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The College Sports Commission (CSC) has circulated a 10-page University Participation Agreement that would dramatically reshape NIL and direct-payment enforcement. The biggest shift: schools would waive their right to...more

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The Federal Education Landscape Is Being Rebuilt in Real Time — Here Is What It Means for You

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a sweeping set of six new interagency agreements (IAAs) that fundamentally alter how major federal education programs will be administered. These agreements —...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Clery Hot Topics (Higher Education Free Series) - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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The Clery Act sits at the heart of higher education compliance obligations and is often the vehicle through which the Department of Education issues its most significant fines. Clery compliance requires year-round, team...more

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Ohio High School Athletes Can Now Benefit from NIL Opportunities

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has approved an emergency bylaw referendum allowing high school student-athletes to participate in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities....more

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High School NIL Moves to the Forefront: Ohio Authorizes Compensation Amid Litigation

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The name, image and likeness (NIL) era in college sports continues to expand at the high school level. A high-profile lawsuit brought in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio, by the mother of a five-star wide...more

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