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Repeated Assaults of Kindergartner on School Bus Lead to Various Federal Law Claims

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In October 2023, a five-year-old girl (Roe) in the Red Lion Area School District (District) was reportedly physically and sexually assaulted by a male student while riding a school bus. After this incident, no measures were...more

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Sixth circuit decision potentially expands Title IX liability for K-12 school districts

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A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati issued an opinion on May 19, 2022 that arguably expands the scope of liability K-12 school districts may face with respect to Title IX claims of sexual...more

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Fourth Grader’s Sexual Assault Claim Preserved Until 18th Birthday

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Nicole B. v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia, 237 A.3d 986 (Pa. 2020).  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that, when a fourth-grade student alleged that he was sexually assaulted in school, the 180-day period to file a claim...more

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Campuses and the Courts: M.M. v. San Juan Unified Sch. Dist.

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M.M. v. San Juan Unified Sch. Dist., No. 219CV00398TLNEFB, 2020 WL 5702265 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 24, 2020) - SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL HISTORY: M.M., a nine-year-old female student in the San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD),...more

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Texas Takes The Lead Protecting Private And Independent School Students

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In its most recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers took a number of steps designed to protect students from potential harm due to sexual misconduct. The new rules extend to certain obligations and protections to private...more

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No “State-Created Danger” In Student-On-Student Sexual Assault and Harassment Case

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No “State-Created Danger” In Student-On-Student Sexual Assault and Harassment Case When The School District Took Precautions To Avoid Sexual Assaults - Strobel v. Neshannock Township School District, Civil Action No....more

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Investigating Sexual Assaults at School: Changes on the Horizon

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We are closely monitoring the U.S. Department of Education’s policy guidance concerning investigations of sexual assaults and sexual violence on school campuses, applicable to both K-12 and higher education institutions...more

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When Is A School District “Deliberately Indifferent” To Student Discrimination Claims?

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When a student alleges discrimination within the school environment, the school district may be held liable if it was “deliberately indifferent” to the discrimination. Three recent cases involving allegations of sexual...more

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Two Recent Decisions Provide Guidance on How School Districts Should Respond to Allegations of Sexual Assault

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Two recent decisions from our neighbors in Indiana and Michigan provide guidance on what courts may expect from school districts responding to allegations of sexual assault. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of...more

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OCR Decision Reminds School Districts To Conduct Prompt, Thorough Investigation Of Student Sexual Harassment And Violence Claims

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Mlive.com and the NSBA Legal Clips recently reported that a Michigan School entered into an agreement with the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) to resolve allegations that the district failed to...more

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