A Moment of Simple Justice - Vaccines
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
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
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
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
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will now stand after the Georgia Supreme Court declined on Tuesday, July 1, to review the case. The ruling has serious implications for the doctrine of official immunity for K-12 employees...more
In the first installment of this Tip of the Week series, we examined how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is defined, established, and effectively communicated within higher education and K-12 communities. In part...more
The first Tip of the Week in this series explored how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is established and communicated within any educational community. In this second installment, we focus on the steps to take once...more
In Title IX investigations and decision-making processes, especially in word-against-word complaints where direct evidence is limited, pattern evidence can provide valuable clarity. When available and applicable, it offers a...more
We routinely field frantic calls from parents asking us what to do once their child has been assaulted at school by another student. In the age of social media and cameras placed all over school property, it has been...more
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
As the end of the academic year approaches, school administrators face a critical but often overlooked opportunity: the chance to proactively plan for next year’s physical security needs. School safety is always a top concern...more
The Order states that the Federal Government will no longer tolerate known risks to children’s safety and well-being in the classroom that result from the application of school discipline based on discriminatory and unlawful...more
The recent and ongoing measles outbreak in Texas has raised significant concerns among educators, parents, and health officials. As the number of cases continues to rise and spread around the state, including the recent...more
This webinar will dive into recent actions by the Trump Administration and the emerging risks faced by universities and research institutions. Panelists will focus on the implications of key legal and policy shifts, as well...more
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
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the first-ever ATIXA and NABITA joint Winter Symposium in Henderson, NV. It was an inspiring gathering where Title IX, behavioral intervention, and threat assessment professionals...more
In parts one and two of this Tip of the Week series, we explored findings from the 2024 State of the Field Survey related to structural and procedural elements of Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs). In this final...more
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
An ATIXA Testimonial by Alexis Piñero-Benson, University of New Hampshire Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel and the ongoing geopolitical conflict, many colleges and universities witnessed a surge of...more
In part one of this Tip of the Week series, we explored insights from the 2024 State of the Field Survey related to the structural aspects of team organization and formation. Now, in this second part, we turn our attention to...more
ATIXA created the One Policy, Two Procedures (1P2P) Model Policy and Procedures to innovate a more comprehensive approach for Title IX and civil rights compliance for schools and colleges. ATIXA regularly updates its models...more
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
Since 2011, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been restricted by policy from conducting raids and other immigration enforcement actions in “sensitive locations” like schools, churches, and hospitals....more
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
Get the latest insights in higher education compliance - Does your role involve: - Conducting Title IX investigations? - Overseeing compliance education and training at an institute of higher learning? - Managing...more