by Andrea Payne | Apr 2, 2021 | Legal Developments
The Texas House Committee on Public Education is discussing House Bill 3557, a bill that would grant a student’s parents the capacity to choose whether their child should repeat a grade. Normally, this is a choice exercised by the school. HB 3557 would flip the...
by Andrea Payne | Mar 5, 2021 | Legal Developments
From the TEA website…. Texas Education Agency Announces Updates to Public Health Guidance; TEA Also Provides Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Date Wed, 03/03/2021 – 14:21 On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order...
by Jennifer Childress | Mar 3, 2021 | Legal Developments, Uncategorized
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 will be required, with flexibility. According to...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 24, 2021 | Legal Developments
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 that C.C. was diagnosed with and treated for Anorexia Nervosa...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 10, 2021 | Legal Developments
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 Organizations (“RICO”)...
by Jennifer Childress | Feb 3, 2021 | Legal Developments
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 post, made on a Saturday, violated the First Amendment. The United States District Court...
