Consideration of a student’s eligibility for Extended School Year Services (“ESY”) is integral to the provision of FAPE. School districts should be mindful of the timelines associated with the determination of ESY eligibility so that the IEP team is afforded ample time to analyze a student’s individual needs. What Is ESY? Extended School Year services (ESY) are services that are provided to … [Read more...] about What Your Special Education Team Should Know About Extended School Year Services
2024 Title IX Regulations Vacated: What Does This Mean?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a civil rights act that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding in any part of their programs or activities. Following the January 9, 2025 decision of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the United States Department of Education (the “Department”) announced … [Read more...] about 2024 Title IX Regulations Vacated: What Does This Mean?
HUD Finalizes the 30-Day Notice Requirement for Nonpayment of Rent
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
