Senate Bill 179, known as David’s Law, was enacted by the Legislature this year to combat and prevent bullying in schools. The law amends Texas Education Code § 37.0832, so […]
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Senate Bill 7, effective on September 1st, expands the scope of offenses related to improper relationships between educators and students, tightens reporting requirements, and authorizes administrative penalties against educators who
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While debate on the Bathroom Bill continues, some transgender men and women, who fear for their safety, say they would consider updating the gender on their birth certificates to reflect
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New Law Limits Suspensions of Students Who Are In A Grade Level Below Grade Three; Lawmakers Think Positive Interventions Serve Students Better Under most circumstances, schools may no longer suspend
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According to the American Immigration Council, each year approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school in the United States. The National School Boards Association (“NSBA”) has released updated guidance
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The Association of American Law Schools announced that they would be moving a 2018 conference from Austin to Chicago, following the Texas Legislature’s passage of the controversial Bathroom Bill and
Law School Association Boycotts Texas Over Bathroom, Sanctuary Bills Read More »
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued a decision siding with a transgender student who filed suit over using the boys’ bathroom at school. Ashton Whitaker, a high
Court Sides With Transgender Student Allowing Him To Use Boys’ Restroom At School Read More »
Summer is here, and you are ready to soak in some sunrays and some time off, while also gaining inspiration for the school year ahead. Check out some of the
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Texas lawmakers have ended their 85th legislative session, yet the fate of some controversial bills still hang in the air, leading many to speculate that Gov. Greg Abbott will call
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On May 25, 2017, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) to strengthen penalties for inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas. The bill amends several provisions of the Texas
