In a published decision, Doe 1 v. City View Indep. Sch. Dist., 145 F.4th 584, 587 (5th Cir. 2025), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined a student’s Title […]
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its procedures for investigating educator misconduct through its Educator Investigations Division, which operates on behalf of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
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In A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, the Supreme Court unanimously held that students bringing disability discrimination claims under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans
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The Texas Education Agency has released model language to help school districts and open-enrollment charter schools comply with Senate Bill 12 and Texas Education Code §26.0083. This statute requires schools
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A public school district rehired a teacher despite prior concerns about inappropriate relationships with students. During his earlier employment, the teacher had engaged in questionable conduct, including socializing with students
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House Bill 2, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, is a sweeping school finance reform aimed at significantly increasing resources and support for
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In the 89th Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 8 introduced a significant overhaul to the state’s public school assessment system. The bill was designed to replace the long-standing STAAR exam
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Texas passed Senate Bill 10, a law requiring public schools to display a specific version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The law’s effective date was September 1, 2025.
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House Bill 6 which was passed by the Texas Legislature during this year’s regular session and effective June 20, 2025, includes provisions for a virtual expulsion option. This is found
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Providing appropriate services to students eligible for special education, Section 504, or emergent bilingual programs often creates challenges for a district. A program review of your special populations can identify
