On April 10, 2024, the Justice Department announced that it filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas against West Memphis School District (WMSD) for denying […]
DOJ Sues Arkansas School District for Denying Remote Work to Employee Read More »
A federal court determined that a former Dallas ISD bus driver can proceed with her age discrimination lawsuit. The bus driver, representing herself, sued the district after it terminated her
Former Bus Driver Can Proceed with an Age Discrimination Lawsuit Read More »
The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released four new resources with information for students, families, and schools addressing the civil rights of students with disabilities and a
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This comprehensive report provides a detailed overview of the state of public education in Texas, highlighting the initiatives and collaborative efforts that help ensure every student receives a high-quality education.
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Senate Bill (SB) 1506, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, amended Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.032 requiring TEA to post on the agency’s website a form to be used to submit a seizure
Seizure Management and Treatment Form Is Now Available Read More »
Based on input from educators and stakeholders, the Texas Education Agency has begun publication of a new technology applications newsletter. Readers may find a variety of technology applications-specific information that
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The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal over dismissal of a student’s lawsuit stemming from an off-campus social media post that resulted in the student suspension from the football
Supreme Court Ends Student’s Challenge to Discipline Over Social Media Post Read More »
Safe storage of firearms is an important prevention tool that can be used to help keep schools, homes, and communities safe from gun violence. To build further awareness of this
The Houston Chronicle reports that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Houston ISD for alleged equal pay violations. The suit claims the district pays some female career and technical
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Texas legislation regulating content of public school library books. In an effort to keep material deemed inappropriate off Texas public school
Appeals Court Strikes Down Public School Book Legislation Read More »
