The plaintiff, Disability Rights Texas (DRTx), a nonprofit organization established to protect and advocate for people with disabilities, sued Klein Independent School District (KISD) and associated officials, claiming that KISD […]
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This summer, Governor Greg Abbott launched Sentinel, a system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by
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Luke Nuttall challenged the trial court’s dismissal of his claims against the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Nuttall was hired by DISD to teach geometry
State Court Properly Dismissed Former Teacher’s Suit Read More »
Conroe Independent School District (the District) appealed the trial court’s denial of its plea to the jurisdiction, seeking dismissal of a suit filed by its former employee, Maris Osuna. Osuna
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Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that may make discrimination claims premised on a job transfer or reassignment easier to prove. In this case, Muldrow v. City of
US Supreme Court Speaks on Discriminatory Transfers Read More »
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued new Enforcement Guidance on Harassment and this Summary of Key Provisions. While it does not have the force and effect of law, it provides insight
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Plaintiff Chloe Murphy sued Northside Independent School District for sex discrimination under Title IX and for violating her constitutional right to due process. Her lawsuit alleged injuries she allegedly sustained
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Title IX Suit Based on Coach’s Actions Read More »
Fernando Yates sued his former employer, Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD), for employment discrimination and retaliation under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act. He alleged demotion, reassignment to menial
School Employee Failed to State Sufficient Facts to Support Suit; Allowed to Amend Read More »
The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves parent centers who serve families of children with disabilities. Its website provides: The Center for Parent Information and Resources’ new page on assistive
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On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the Denton Independent School District in Texas has entered into a resolution agreement to
OCR Resolves Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review with Denton ISD Read More »
