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Florida Enacts Immigration-Related Laws Expanding Law Enforcement, Restricting In-State Tuition, and Increasing Criminal Penalties

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On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 2-C and Senate Bill (SB) 4-C, immigration-related legislation that addresses a variety of matters, including in-state tuition benefits, new...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2024

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Welcome to the fourth issue of The Academic Advisor for 2024. We begin this edition with discussion of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its...more

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The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges

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Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for high school graduation and certain age verification requirements to...more

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Florida’s New Bathroom Law: What Do Schools Need to Know?

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As schools prepare for the upcoming academic year, you should consider the impact of Florida’s new law addressing locker room and bathroom use. The Safety in Private Spaces Act was recently signed into law by Governor...more

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An Educated Guess: Anti-DEI Legislation Raises Legal and Practical Concerns for Colleges and Universities

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On May 15, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that impedes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public higher education institutions throughout the state. Florida’s legislation is among a...more

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Update on College Name, Image, and Likeness: Florida Amends NIL Law and NCAA Issues First NIL Infractions Ruling

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On February 16, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 7B, which makes several amendments to Florida’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) law, adding Florida to the growing list of states loosening prior state NIL...more

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“Stop-WOKE” Takes Aim at Florida’s Colleges and Universities

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Florida’s most recent anti-“WOKE” legislation places diversity-related work and diversity-focused positions on state campuses under threat. House Bill 999 (Postsecondary Educational Institutions), which was approved in a...more

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Florida Judge Pauses Enforcement of Florida’s Individual Freedom Act

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On November 17, 2022, a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida entered a temporary injunction against portions of Florida’s Individual Freedom Act that restricts how Florida’s...more

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Florida Mandates Change of Accreditors for Public Universities

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would significantly change the accreditation process for public colleges and universities in the state and may have national implications for higher education institutions, as...more

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