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?
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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 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
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
U.S. Department of Education Releases Toolkit for AI Integration in Schools
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its long-awaited “Toolkit for AI,” offering educational leaders essential guidance for incorporating artificial intelligence into student learning. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to help schools make informed, safe, and effective decisions regarding AI’s role in education, emphasizing Federal laws and standards that must be … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Releases Toolkit for AI Integration in Schools
Pennsylvania General Assembly Proposes Several Bills Impacting School Nursing Services
Several bills pending before the Pennsylvania General Assembly are meant to assist school administrators and school nurses. Most of the following bills have been passed by the Pennsylvania House with bipartisan support. They are currently awaiting Senate approval. HB 2185, now Act 117, was passed in the Senate October 23 and signed by Governor Shapiro on October 29, 2024. HB 1084 / Ensuring … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania General Assembly Proposes Several Bills Impacting School Nursing Services
