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In September, the National Science Foundation ("NSF") released its final notice imposing sexual harassment and assault-related reporting requirements on college and universities.

In September, the National Science Foundation ("NSF") released its final notice imposing sexual harassment and assault-related reporting requirements on college and universities.

On Jan. 12, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Quinnipiac University to resolve allegations that the university violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing mandatory medical leave on a student diagnosed with depression.

It is certainly possible that this case will continue to generate news if it continues to progress. Stay tuned for any notable updates.

Understanding the Landscape of Foreign Ties to U.S. Academic and Scientific Research.

Are higher education institutions truly prioritizing the student experience? Surprisingly, many are falling short in adopting student-centricity as a core guiding principle.

Here are last week's curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators' decisions are having an impact across the US...

On June 16, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S3434, which temporarily extends the age of eligibility for special education and related services for students close to age 21, and is effective immediately.

On August 8, 2017, the NCAA announced a new policy directed to sexual assault awareness and prevention for schools participating in NCAA Division I, II or III athletics ("the Policy").

Today, on the 50thAnniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education issued 701 pages of proposed amendments to the Title IX federal regulations.

Last year brought about historic levels of employee activism and work stoppages throughout the country – hitting a 20-year peak according to Bloomberg Law.

According to a posting on the Above the Law site Northwestern University Law has abandoned its two-year (as contrasted with the typical three-year) JD program.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reportedly opened as many as 350 recent nationwide complaint investigations into whether educational agencies' websites are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Under the new administration, OCR aims to limit investigations to the individual allegations, and to seek rapid resolution without broadening the scope of particular types of cases.

Regional Director Henson joins the OCR staff for New England after a lengthy legal career spent largely in Texas.

At the outset, the Guidance notes that the IDEA, Section 504 and Title II of the ADA do not specifically address extended public school closures due to health emergencies.

Shaelyn Dawson spoke to CBS San Francisco about a lawsuit filed against the State of California over its failure to meet its Constitutional obligation to ensure basic educational quality.

Parents in the Poconos have organized a phone bank and are calling on community members to rally behind their school district's superintendent.