In January, former President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) into law. We discussed the key changes in a blog post entitled Enactment of the Social Security Fairness Could Mean Increase in Social Security Benefits for
The School Law blog published by Shipman & Goodwin LLP addresses legal issues related to the education sector, focusing on the rights and responsibilities of students, educators, and school administrators. Topics include student searches and discipline, compliance with constitutional protections such as the Fourth Amendment, handling of contraband and insubordination, and the legal boundaries of off-campus student speech, including social media conduct. The blog also discusses the application of state and federal laws in school settings, the balance between school safety and student rights, and practical guidance for school officials navigating complex legal challenges in K-12 education environments.
In January, former President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) into law. We discussed the key changes in a blog post entitled Enactment of the Social Security Fairness Could Mean Increase in Social Security Benefits for…
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
We are very excited to begin to offer dual enrollment classes at our high school. We’ve partnered with several colleges and universities, and our students are excited about the opportunity. We have…
On February 14, 2025, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance clarifying how the Department will interpret federal laws that prohibit schools and other entities receiving federal funding from discriminating based on race.
As…
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
I received an angry call recently from a parent of a student in my elementary school, where I serve as principal. The parent went on and on about what he claimed…
On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.” Contending that students are being indoctrinated with “anti-American, subversive, harmful, and false ideologies,” the order pledges to protect parental rights, eliminate…
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
My college roommate has always been a go-getter, and he has done very well for himself. He recently retired from his big job in the City, and he has been looking…
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Guest Columnist, Dori Pagé Antonetti
Dear Legal Mailbag:
One of our high school English teachers just went out on FMLA leave for twelve weeks (twelve weeks!) to take care of her mother, who…
On January 28, 2025, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) notified Denver Public Schools that it was opening a “directed investigation” regarding the district’s all-gender bathrooms. This investigation is one of the first publicly announced…