On August 19, 2025, the Court sent the case back to the county trial court and directed it to expand its analysis of whether Facebook posts of school board members on their personal page are records of the School District. (Penncrest Sch. Dist. v. Cagle.) What Happened In May, 2021, a high school library in Penncrest School District included, amidst a display of about 70 books, several … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Remands Decision Over School Board Members’ Facebook Posts
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U.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Transgender Athlete Participation in Pennsylvania Sports
On August 1, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit brought by a cisgender female athlete against two Pennsylvania school districts and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) over a transgender female’s participation in a high school sporting event. Facts of the Case Plaintiff Aislin Magalengo sued Quakertown Community … [Read more...] about U.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Transgender Athlete Participation in Pennsylvania Sports
U.S. District Court Vacated Trump Administration’s “Dear Colleague” Letter Concerning DEI Programs
On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland vacated the February 14 “Dear Colleague” Letter and the Certification Requirement, holding that both are unconstitutional, unlawful, and do not comply with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). The “Dear Colleague” Letter (DCL) The DCL, issued by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education … [Read more...] about U.S. District Court Vacated Trump Administration’s “Dear Colleague” Letter Concerning DEI Programs
Frozen K-12 Grants To Be Released
On July 25, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget confirmed that the Trump administration will release nearly $6 billion in K-12 education grant funding that was previously frozen on July 1, 2025, pending programmatic reviews. See SLB 419 “Federal Withholding of Over $6 Billion in K-12 Grants Poses Immediate Challenges for School Districts” for our prior analysis on this issue. This … [Read more...] about Frozen K-12 Grants To Be Released
U.S. Department of Justice Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding “Unlawful Discrimination”
On July 29, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi circulated a memorandum to all federal agencies with guidance regarding what constitutes unlawful discrimination. Specifically, the guidance honed in on the applicability of federal antidiscrimination laws to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Memorandum The DOJ’s memo, titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Justice Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding “Unlawful Discrimination”
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Use of Federal Funds to Improve Education Outcomes Using Artificial Intelligence
On July 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) Secretary, Linda E. McMahon, issued a Dear Colleague Letter addressing the use of federal grant funds for the “responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI)” in schools. Federal Commitment The Dear Colleague Letter (“Letter”) serves as the Department’s guidance regarding federal formula and discretionary grant funds … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Use of Federal Funds to Improve Education Outcomes Using Artificial Intelligence
