Following a wave of litigation alleging that the school board members do not fairly represent the demographics of constituents, Richardson ISD officials have announced that they will adopt a new […]
Richardson ISD Cans At-Large Elections in Response to Voting Rights Lawsuit Read More »
Monica Roberts, a parent, filed a lawsuit against Sinton Independent School District, its superintendent, and a school district police officer, Esteban Suarez, alleging they violated her constitutional rights related to
Parental Lawsuit Against District Officer For Trespass Warning Proceeds Read More »
The probationary middle school teacher in the Santa Rosa Independent School District suffered a stroke in January of 2016. He notified the school district and did not return to work
Judgment Rendered For School District In Disability Discrimination Suit Read More »
The Fifth Circuit has ruled that the Texas Education Agency violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when it reduced state special education funding in 2012. On January 17,
Court Upholds $33 Million Penalty Against TEA For Reducing SPED Funding Read More »
In Espinoza v. San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, No. 17-40839, 2018 WL 5018491 (5th Cir. Oct. 12, 2018), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the judgment in
Dismissal Of Suit By School District Police Officers Upheld On Appeal Read More »
This month, the Texas Education Agency issued a new curriculum to high school students providing guidance on how to properly interact with law enforcement during traffic stops. The curriculum includes
TEA Issues Police Interaction Curriculum Read More »
The Texas Attorney General has sought to intervene in a lawsuit filed by a student who was disciplined for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The suit was
Texas Attorney General Seeks To Intervene In Student Pledge Case Read More »
The Fifth Circuit heard oral argument this week in a case that could cost Texas more than $33 million in federal money meant to serve students with disabilities. On January
Appeals Court Hears Argument In Case Regarding Special Education Spending In Texas Read More »
On October 8, 2013, a group of seventh grade girls (twelve and thirteen-year-olds) were handcuffed, arrested, and transported in police vehicles from their middle school campus to the police station.
Arrest Of Middle School Students Violated The Fourth Amendment Read More »
New Commissioner rules effective August 26, 2018, impact how school districts are required to handle unauthorized persons on campus. In 2017, the Texas Legislature amended Texas Education Code § 37.105
Commissioner Issues Rules On Handling Unauthorized Persons On Campus Read More »
