Nicole Harrison is the mother of B.F., a minor child with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities, including communication problems, problems with walking and balance, and an inability to handle his
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The Centers for Disease Control has changed its recommendations for social distancing in K-12 schools to reflect at least three feet between students, instead of six. Other changes include: Clarification
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From the Office of the Texas Governor website…. March 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced today that the State
The United States Department of Education issued a letter February 22, 2021, updating states on assessment, accountability, and reporting requirements for the 2020-2021 school year. The letter says standardized tests
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S.C. and B.C., individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, C.C., filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Round Rock ISD, an assistant principal, and journalism teacher. The suit alleged
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Plaintiffs Calvin Walker, Walker’s Electric, Walkers Electric, and Jessie Haynes filed suit against Beaumont ISD and a number of officials for defamation, tortious interference, civil conspiracy, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Federal Court Awards District Defendants Hefty Attorney Fee Award for Frivolous Claims Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up the case of the Pennsylvania high school student alleging that her suspension from the cheerleading squad based on her social media
U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up Student Off-Campus Speech Case Read More »
While in a classroom waiting for his mother to pick him up from school, the student went to an unlocked cabinet where other students’ medications were kept and ate some
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Parents B.G. and P.G. filed suit against Mathis Independent School District (MISD), alleging violations of their religious and constitutional rights by banning their children, C.G. and D.G., from participation in
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This summer the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids an employer from discriminating against an employee because that person is gay
