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Georgia Enacts Law Against “Commercial” Cheating

Georgia has enacted SB 213, which amends Georgia’s Fair Business Practices Act of 1975 by banning commercial cheating services marketed to students and examinees seeking a professional license. The new law will go into effect...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 19 - February 2025

While many lawmakers and lobbyists are characters themselves, the Gold Dome was filled with a number of other caricatures on Wednesday. Eagle-eyed onlookers spotted Scrappy the Owl as the early bird in the halls celebrating...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges

Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for high school graduation and certain age verification requirements to...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better: State NIL Laws Continue to Change

The NIL arms race continues as states amend their name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws to gain a competitive advantage. The new trend is to allow colleges and universities within the state to be more involved in the NIL...more

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West Virginia’s Student Press Freedom Bill – What Does It Mean

On March 11, 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature enacted the Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act (the “Act”), Senate Bill 121. The Act requires “public high schools, colleges, and universities [to] allow for...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 3, March 2023

Department of Education’s New Guidance on Personal Liability Requirements Leaves Uncertainty for Institutions - On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) released guidance related to the instances in which...more

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Florida Mandates Change of Accreditors for Public Universities

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would significantly change the accreditation process for public colleges and universities in the state and may have national implications for higher education institutions, as...more

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Mississippi Legislature Says College Athletes Can Receive Compensation

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Mississippi’s colleges and universities have a new recruiting tool for student athletes. The Mississippi Intercollegiate Compensation Rights Act was passed by the Mississippi legislature earlier this year and went into effect...more

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Payment for Student-Athletes’ NIL Rights Comes to Tennessee

On May 11, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 1351 (HB 1351), which requires public and private four-year colleges in Tennessee that are not under the authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 37

As quickly as it appeared, the Senate version of the FY22 State Budget descended into the shadows of a conference committee today, entering the final (and most secretive) phase of negotiations before final passage. Leaders in...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 34

There was green aplenty under the Gold Dome today, but the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow remains to be seen as Senate budget writers still deliberate the final touches on their version of the FY 2022 Budget. The House...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 30

Work was swift today in both chambers as lawmakers adjourned quickly in an effort to move to committee discussions on pending legislation. Deliberations are intensifying on HB 81, the proposed spending plan for the state’s FY...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 26

Both chambers of the General Assembly were busy today in an effort to push forward numerous bills in advance of Crossover Day on March 8. The Senate approved a number of education-related measures, including SB 42 relating to...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 21

The Georgia State Senate kicked off the second half of the 2021 Legislative Session on Tuesday by considering four measures on the hot topic of the year — Georgia’s election laws. Each bill passed, although three of four were...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 19

Legislative Day 19 felt particularly cold, wet, and sleepy as legislators wrapped up a short week that was filled to the brim with committee meetings and actions. But before most members headed for the exits, the chambers did...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 17

Freezing temperatures and the threat of icy roads couldn’t keep legislators away from the Gold Dome as they kicked off yet another week of the Session. Both chambers OK’d a small slate of bills followed by a packed afternoon...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 14

Legislative Day 14 was a bit like Christmas for lawmakers and lobbyists under the Gold Dome. Everyone got something — a Senate vote on the Amended FY21 Budget (which now proceeds to the House for reconciliation), a House vote...more

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