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Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: Novel PHLHousing+ Program Shows Strong Results

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City’s Novel PHLHousing+ Program Shows Strong Results- A new study finds that families receiving unrestricted cash through Philadelphia’s PHLHousing+ program were less likely to face eviction, homelessness, or poor housing...more

Hogan Lovells

U.S. academic and research institutions face mounting scrutiny over China ties

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In recent months, the U.S. academic and research community has been subject to intense scrutiny over ties to China. Even more than the controversial China Initiative of the first Trump administration, the past eight months...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

From Harvard to Homeland Security: The Fight Over Student Visas

With the academic year in full swing, it is important to recognize that it is not only Americans being educated in the United States, but also more than 1 million international students at universities, schools and trade...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

USCIS Proposal Ends “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visa Holders

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a copy of a proposed regulation, which would replace and limit the agency’s current policy regarding F1 (foreign students), J1(exchange visitors), and I...more

Hutchison PLLC

How AI and a Global Pandemic led to a $175M Investment: Ardis Kadiu’s Element451 Story

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In this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt sits down with Ardis Kadiu, founder and CEO of Element451. Ardis shares his journey from an engineer to a successful entrepreneur, recounting how he spun off...more

TNG Consulting

Addressing Non-Consensual Intimate Image Sharing in K-12 Settings: A Model Policy That Fills the Gap

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Emerging issues in education demand proactive solutions. One growing concern in K-12 settings is the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (NCII), including both authentic and AI-generated content. ATIXA is excited to...more

DLA Piper

ODNI’s “Safeguarding Academia” Bulletin: Key Implications for Higher Education Institutions

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According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)’s "Safeguarding Academia" bulletin, foreign espionage is targeting US universities – threatening research, reputations, and regulatory compliance. This...more

TNG Consulting

The Importance of Documentation in BIT/CARE Team Work (Part 2)

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This week, we are building on our previous discussion of why documentation is essential for BIT/CARE Teams. In this installment, we introduce practical strategies, drawing from industry guidance and additional best practices...more

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The Importance of Documentation in BIT/CARE Team Work (Part 1)

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This Tip of the Week focuses on one of the most essential and sometimes overlooked elements of Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)/CARE Team work: documentation. In this two-part resource, we will first explore why...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Back-to-school and divorce: Supporting children through family transitions

The start of a new school year can be exciting for children, but it can also bring stress for both students and their parents. I experience this with my own school-aged children each year! Feelings of overwhelm may be...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Creating Safer Schools: A Strategic, Inclusive, and Budget-Conscious Approach

Across the country, school leaders continue to face the pressing challenge of how to enhance safety without exhausting already tight budgets. It’s a difficult balancing act; one that requires not just smarter technology or...more

Sands Anderson PC

Federal Court Vacates the U.S. Department of Education’s Nondiscrimination Guidance

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What began with the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) February 2025 Dear Colleague Letter has now unraveled into injunctions, stays, and ultimately a ruling that voided the guidance and its certification requirements...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Age Discrimination Act—Which Proscribes Age Discrimination in Programs Receiving Federal Assistance—Does Not Apply to Medical...

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (the “Age Act”) proscribes age-based discrimination in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. The Age Act generally does not restrict age discrimination in...more

TNG Consulting

Would You Sacrifice One Faculty Member to Protect Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funds?

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Law Professor Ramsi Woodcock was suspended from teaching at the University of Kentucky (UK) and barred from campus for posting a “Petition for Military Action Against Israel” on a website he manages. Eli Capilouto, president...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Title VI Update (Higher Education Free Series) - September 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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What is OCR saying these days about Title VI, and how are the courts approaching Title VI litigation? Join Bricker Graydon Higher Education attorneys for a free webinar on the latest updates in Title VI litigation and OCR...more

Fisher Phillips

Top 10 Texas Legislative Changes Impacting Private Schools + Your Compliance Plan

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The 2025 Texas legislative session brought significant updates that directly impact private schools. These extensive changes will require Texas private schools to review and potentially update policies, procedures, and...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Illinois Amends Student Loan Servicing Rights Act to Include Educational Income Share Agreements

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On August 15, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker approved Public Act 104-0383. This legislation, effective immediately, amends the Student Loan Servicing Rights Act and introduces Article 7, focusing on Educational Income Share...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Contract

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Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Contract as School Year Begins - The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers secured a tentative three-year deal with the School District that includes economic provisions, potential parental...more

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Is It a Legal Shield for School Board Employees?

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The Court of Appeals of Virginia (Court of Appeals) recently confirmed that a school board employee, who is sued in his or her official capacity, is entitled to sovereign immunity in tort. The ruling, in which the Prince...more

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Schools Required to Show their Responses are “Reasonably Calculated” to End Harassment Under Title IX

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In Blair v. Appomattox County School Board, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reiterated how educators are judged under Title IX when responding to peer-on-peer sexual harassment allegations.  The Court said it is not...more

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School District Wins Appeal in Teacher’s First Amendment Challenge

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On August 23, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an earlier ruling for Township High School District 211 in Hedgepeth v. Britton, et al., concerning the district’s dismissal of a high school teacher in...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Title VI Coordinator Mandate for New York Colleges and Universities Signed into Law

As colleges and universities across New York welcome students back to campus this fall, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a new requirement for all New York higher education institutions to appoint a Title...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Efforts to Effectively Dismantle the Department of Education Move Forward

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We previously examined President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (DOE, or Department) and, in his words, return “education back to the states.” Since that time, two significant...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Gold Standard Science Order Doesn’t Alter How Colleges Handle Misconduct Matters

We have written extensively about how we defend scientists, professors, and students accused of research misconduct on federally funded projects at universities. Academic institutions that receive federal research funding...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: Court Decisions on Eligibility Challenges and Another Data Lawsuit

In this week’s Film Room, we provide updates regarding: court decisions on eligibility rule challenges, a data privacy lawsuit filed against SeatGeek...more

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