On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the final rule, 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent. The rule requires PHAs and project-based rental assistance (PBRAs) owners to provide tenants with at least a 30-day notification prior to a formal judicial eviction is filed for the nonpayment of … [Read more...] about HUD Finalizes the 30-Day Notice Requirement for Nonpayment of Rent
USDOE Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Sex-Related Criteria for Athletics
On December 26, 2024, the United States Department of Education (the “Department”) published a formal notice withdrawing its notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”), Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance: Sex-Related Eligibility Criteria for Male and Female Athletic Teams. The Department’s formal notice can be found … [Read more...] about USDOE Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Sex-Related Criteria for Athletics
Office of Civil Rights Weighs in On Discriminatory Use of Artificial Intelligence
In November 2024, the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued an informational resource regarding the discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI). The resource emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all AI software used in educational programs are transparent, equitable, and accountable to avoid discriminatory practices. For purposes of OCR’s … [Read more...] about Office of Civil Rights Weighs in On Discriminatory Use of Artificial Intelligence
Office of Civil Rights Weighs In On Discriminatory Use of Artifical Intelligence
In November 2024, the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued an informational resource regarding the discriminatory use of artificial intelligence. The resource emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all artificial intelligence software used in educational programs are transparent, equitable, and accountable to avoid discriminatory practices. In this … [Read more...] about Office of Civil Rights Weighs In On Discriminatory Use of Artifical Intelligence
Court of Appeals Lifts Preliminary CTA Injunction
UPDATE: On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit lifted the preliminary injunction that temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”). Effective immediately, the Act’s reporting requirements are reinstated. Time is of the essence for reporting companies created or registered prior to January 1, 2024, as they are required … [Read more...] about Court of Appeals Lifts Preliminary CTA Injunction
Commonwealth Court Issues Significant Opinion on Charter School Funding Dispute
On November 25, 2024, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a significant ruling in the Esperanza Academy Charter School, et al., v. the School District of Philadelphia, et al case. Esperanza confirmed that the cost of pre-kindergarten and Ready To Learn Block Grants should not be included in calculating charter school tuition. Background in the Case The Petitioners, … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Issues Significant Opinion on Charter School Funding Dispute
