School Law News This Week 04.21.2025
Chart: Executive Action Challenges in Education 2025 NSAA tracks litigation challenging actions by the Trump Administration affecting education and law firms in a new chart available to members here. We include cases challenging executive activity on DEI, transgender athletes, immigration, and law firms.
ED Refers Maine DOE Investigation to DOJ for Enforcement
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgement for School Officials in Substantive Due Process and Retaliation Suit Arising from Teacher’s Grabbing of Student
Second Circuit Panel Affirms NY Second-Tier Review Officer Finding that NY BOE Provided FAPE
New Hampshire District Court Denies PI to Parents Excluded from Soccer Game After Displaying Messages Against Transgender Athletic Participation
Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses Student’s Federal Claims Against School Officials Claiming 14A Violations Led to His Injury on Day of Protest
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 12:00 Noon (Eastern) -- Demystifying Federal Agency Enforcement and Funding Withdrawal
NSAA Amicus Briefs:
Mahmoud v. Taylor (Supreme Court merits -- parent Free Exercise opt-out rights re; LGBTQ supportive books in the reading curriculum)
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools (Supreme Court merits - standard of liability for education-related claim under Section 504/ADA)
Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond (Supreme Court merits - whether private religious school operating charter school constitutes state action; whether denial of charter to religious virtual school violates Free Exercise rights)
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NSAA 3rd Annual Conference
10+ hours of CLE over two and a half days: October 15-17, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas
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Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinars
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 12:00 Noon (Eastern)
Demystifying Federal Agency Enforcement and Funding Withdrawal
Federal agency enforcement actions and the potential withdrawal of federal funds can seem daunting for K-12 school attorneys, especially when navigating complex compliance obligations under federal civil rights laws. In light of recent actions by the Trump Administration signaling an intent to withdraw federal funding from schools that fail to comply with the Administration’s interpretation of Title VI and Title IX, it is critical for school attorneys to understand the mechanics of federal agency enforcement actions. In this webinar, Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose attorneys Debbie Osgood and Emily Bothfeld will provide a practical overview of the civil rights enforcement process, from investigation to resolution, including a discussion of when and how federal agencies may pursue the suspension or termination of funds.
Debbie and Emily will dispel common misconceptions, outline key procedural steps, and discuss real-world examples to help attorneys assess risk and determine when specialized legal counsel is needed. Whether advising on proactive compliance or responding to an enforcement action, attendees will gain the knowledge to confidently guide their districts while recognizing the circumstances that may warrant escalation of the matter to specialized counsel.
Debbie Osgood and Emily Bothfeld, Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
NSAA members, register here.
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