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C.S. v. McCrumb and Ohio’s New Expulsion Law: Balancing Student Expression and School Safety

In C.S. v. McCrumb, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed the scope of a public school’s ability to restrict student expression on-campus, particularly when that expression involves politically charged,...more

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NYS School Smartphone Ban

Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature recently reached an agreement on a “bell-to-bell” smartphone ban in schools. This new legislation will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and will apply to all schools...more

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[Webinar] Complying with the Stop Campus Hazing Act - April 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join Bricker Graydon Higher Ed Team Members for a discussion of the new federal law and compliance requirements. Come away with a to do list to help you get organized now that the law is effect!...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (3/19)

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Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago - “An Illinois House committee on Tuesday moved to overhaul how Illinois police officers execute search warrants in response to the...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 29 - March 2025

While many lawmakers and lobbyists crawled into the Georgia State Capitol on Monday after the double-whammy of Crossover Day and the return of Daylight Savings Time (to Senator Ben Watson’s chagrin), a few select legislators...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 17 - February 2025

The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its work week on Thursday and vacated the State Capitol for a four-day weekend flanked by Valentine’s Day and the holiday commonly known as President’s Day. But President’s Day is...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 14 - February 2025

The Georgia State Capitol buzzed on Monday as power players from across the state assembled for Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) Day. Linemen, lawmakers, and electric executives all convened to celebrate the 85th...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 10 - January 2025

The Georgia General Assembly got off to a fast start on Monday with the State Senate taking up its first substantive measures of the session before both bodies filled the afternoon with committee hearings. But before...more

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Stop Hazing Act Adds Hazing Statistics to Those Reported by Colleges and Universities Nationwide

The Stop Hazing Act, passed on December 23, 2024, amended the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”). The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that receive...more

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[Webinar] Are you Ready for the Ohio CAMPUS Act? - October 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join us for an informative webinar on the newly enacted Ohio CAMPUS Act, effective October 24, 2024. This legislation mandates that all public and private higher education institutions in Ohio adopt comprehensive policies to...more

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What’s New From Ohio House Bill 99? (A Summary With A Quick Q/A)

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According to the State of Ohio Department of Transportation website, the new division is intended to develop and provide training for school staff members whose districts opt to allow certain employees to be armed on school...more

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New Ohio Law Allows Teachers to Carry Firearms in Classrooms

GOVERNOR DEWINE SIGNS HOUSE BILL 99 - Earlier this month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 99 (HB 99), which allows teachers and other school personnel to carry firearms in school safety zones. HB 99 was...more

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Governor Pritzker Signs Law Requiring Parental Notice Before Police Questioning at School of Students Suspected of Crimes

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Governor Pritzker recently signed a law requiring notification or attempted notification of the parent or guardian of a student suspected of criminal activity prior to detaining and questioning the student on school grounds...more

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State Legislation Bans Seclusion and Restraint

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On December 29, 2016, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley signed legislation that bans Michigan public schools and public school academies from secluding or physically restraining students, except in emergency situations. The...more

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Impact of Legislation on BOE Policies

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This Alert provides a general explanation of the recent legislative enactments that impact board of education policies. ...more

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Annual School Shooting Drills Now Required Under Amended School Safety Drills Act

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Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 98-0048, amending the School Safety Drills Act to require schools to conduct a school shooting drill at least once a school year for each school building within a district that houses...more

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Alabama Legislative Update – Week 13: Budgets Approved, Medicaid and Tax Bills Sent to Governor Bentley

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With the constitutional deadline of midnight on the 30th day closing in, Alabama lawmakers worked at a feverish pace to complete work on some of the most substantial and controversial legislation in the 2013 session....more

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