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 […]
Department of Education Says Standardized Tests Will Be Required Read More »
On May 6, 2020, the Department of Education issued new Title IX regulations, which it says strengthen Title IX protections for survivors of sexual misconduct. Title IX is a federal
Department of Education Issues New Title IX Regulations 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 »
Since July 2017, officials from the U.S. Department of Education have closed at least 65 investigations into school discipline cases in districts singled out for disparately enacting strict disciplinary actions
Trump Administration Closes Texas Civil Rights Probe Read More »
What do you do when a parent asks for a copy of video surveillance depicting an incident on campus when the video contains images of both innocent bystanders, as well
Parent Requests To View School Video: What Are Their Rights? Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education will no longer investigate or take action on complaints filed by transgender students who are banned from restrooms that match their gender identity, according to
Department of Education Will No Longer Investigate Transgender Restroom Complaints Read More »
The Department of Education says that it does. In a Dear Colleague Letter issued in January, the Department said it still receives inquiries on whether the least restrictive environment (LRE)
Do IDEA’s LRE Requirements Apply to Preschool Students with Disabilities? Read More »
