New Proposed Title IX Regulations Released on the Statute’s 50th Anniversary
Today, on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education issued 701 pages of proposed amendments to the Title IX federal regulations. Long awaited, the Biden Administration’s...
View ArticleKennedy v. Bremerton School District: A Coach’s Prayers Are Answered
On June 27, 2022 the United States Supreme Court surprised many observers by holding that the free exercise and free speech rights of a football coach employed by a public school were violated when his...
View ArticleFormer Harvard Student Allowed to Proceed with Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful...
On June 14, 2022, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a former Harvard University student, Damilare Sonoiki, will be allowed to proceed with his claim that Harvard University impermissibly...
View ArticleCDC and DPH Issue New Guidance To Help Keep Kids Healthy and Learning This...
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released new operational guidance for schools, which intends to help schools remain open for in-person learning while reducing...
View ArticleSpecial Education Legal Update | Hybrid Event on Oct. 12th, 2022
Part 1: Student Emotional/Behavioral and Mental Health Needs. In a recent national survey of public school leaders, 87% agreed or strongly agreed that the pandemic has negatively impacted student...
View ArticleConnecticut Automatic Admissions Program – What High Schools Need to Know
Last year, Connecticut passed legislation directing the Board of Regents for Higher Education (“BOR”) to establish the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (“CAAP”). The CAAP permits eligible...
View ArticleShipman Successfully Defends CIAC in Pivotal Title IX Transgender Athletes Case
In a Title IX case that is garnering national attention, Peter Murphy and Linda Yoder from Shipman’s School Law Practice Group successfully defended the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference...
View ArticleSpecial Education Legal Update Part 2: Identifying and Educating Students...
Recent developments at the federal and state levels highlight the increased focus on addressing the needs of students with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia. We invite you to join Andy...
View ArticleInvestigating Student Misconduct in Independent Schools: Tips and Traps
Join us as we discuss best practices and frequent challenges for K-12 schools conducting investigations into student misconduct. Using a scenario based approach, we will address issues such as how to...
View ArticleUpdate on Connecticut’s School Immunization Requirements
On February 16, 2023, Connecticut’s Commissioner of Public Health (“Commissioner”) issued a memorandum to school nurse supervisors and school medical advisors regarding medical exemption reporting and...
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