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FBI Update of Criminal Sexual Contact Definition May Warrant Changes to Title IX Policies

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The FBI recently updated its National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) User Manual to replace the definition of “fondling” with “criminal sexual contact.” The manual defines criminal sexual contact as...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Manhattan Shakeups, Adams Reaffirms Candidacy, NYS School Phone Ban, and Trump Targets NYC

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Major Shakeups Ahead for Manhattan’s West Side Representatives -Manhattan is poised for significant political changes at nearly every level of government over the next 18 months, with several elected representatives leaving...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

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

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

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Start Smart: Your Back-to-School Legal Toolkit for Managing Misconduct, Accommodations & Critical Contracts - August...

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As the new school year approaches, schools across Washington are not only preparing classrooms and lesson plans—they are anticipating a range of complex legal responsibilities. Staying ahead of legal risks is essential to...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Back-to-School Risks You Might Not See Coming (and How to Avoid Them)

Ah, it’s back-to-school time, and the red zone is approaching. That’s the stretch between the start of orientation and winter break when our phones light up with calls from parents asking for help after their student is hit...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] NIL & Collegiate Sports Recruiting - What Parents Need to Know - August 19th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Navigating college recruiting is more complex than ever. With new rules on revenue sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, parents now play a critical role in helping their child make smart, safe decisions...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] What You Missed This Summer in Higher Ed - August 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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We’re back! Time to get focused and catch up on all you missed this summer with a veritable potpourri of Higher Education related legal developments. Join members of the Bricker Graydon Higher Education team as they break...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

How Title IX Helps Online Students Against Cyberbullying

Today, many students complete educational activities online. Whether this activity is part of a hybrid class that is partially online or part of a completely online degree program, more students are turning to the internet to...more

Fisher Phillips

Game Changer? FAQs for Georgia Schools About the New Gender Identification Rules in Sports

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As the start of school quickly approaches for Georgia private K-12 schools, there’s a little more planning to do this year: getting up to speed on the state’s new gender identification requirements for interscholastic...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Advisor Training - August 19th - 20th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] Readying Your College Student to Steer Clear of Legal Trouble - August 13th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET

The fall semester is right around the corner and with it, a new crop of incoming college freshmen on campuses across the country. While parents want to assume the best and that their now-adult children will make the right...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

2025 Education Legislation Summary

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In its 2025 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes. Unless...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Investigator Training - August 14th - 15th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Informal Resolution Training - August 12th - 13th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools

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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction they believe is at odds with their religious beliefs. ...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

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

TNG Consulting

Navigating Disability, Conduct, and Due Process in Higher Education

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Navigating the intersections of disability, student conduct, and due process is no easy task for higher education professionals. Balancing legal, ethical, and procedural responsibilities in disability-related behavioral...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Decision-Maker Training - August 5th - 6th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025 Title...more

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What Now? Recent SCOTUS Decision Leaves School Divisions With More Questions Than Answers

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a school division’s use of LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks without allowing parental opt-outs unconstitutionally burdened religious freedom. This decision raises significant questions...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Coordinator Training - July 22nd - 23rd, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

Fisher Phillips

SCOTUS to Determine Whether States Can Ban Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports – What Your School Needs to Know

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The Supreme Court will soon decide whether states can ban transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams at their schools. After initially declining to review this issue in 2023 and...more

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Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

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Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave...more

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[Webinar] K-12 Back-to-School Legal Update - July 29th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm ET

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As Ohio’s K-12 public school administrators gear up for the 2025-2026 school year, understanding what’s ahead is more important than ever. With the passage of Ohio’s biennial budget, new funding provisions, policy shifts, and...more

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