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Title IX Directives to Schools for Handling of Sexual Misconduct Claims Rescinded
The U.S. Department of Education issued interim guidance addressing how the Office of Civil Rights will assess Title IX compl...
Learn MoreSupreme Court Ruling Could Contradict Pa. Law
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could mean states now will have to allow public funds to be funneled to religious instit...
Learn MoreFederal Education Secretary Announces Plans to Revamp Title IX Directives
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced plans to “revoke or rescind” current guidance addressing enforcement ...
Learn MoreUpdated Guidance for Teaching English Learners in Pennsylvania
New state guidance released this month more clearly fleshes out a school’s responsibility toward its English learners and t...
Learn MoreTask Force Finds More Than 150 Antiquated Federal Regulations – And Counting
A federal task force already has identified more than 150 education regulations that could be changed or repealed – and it...
Learn MoreOCR, DOJ Heads Clarify Plans to “Reorient” Approach
With all of the issues the Trump administration is attending to as the nation’s transition continues, smaller — but s...
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Office of Civil Rights Field Instructions Signal Shift in Approach
It was revealed last week that Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Candice E. Jackson,...
Learn MoreTurning Back the “Joint Employment” Clock
Determining the existence of joint employer liability has returned to its previous status as the U.S. Department of Labor&nbs...
Learn MoreNew Federal Court Interpretation for Transgender Protections
In a decision that could have significant implications in the ongoing tug-of-war in the scope of protection afforded transgen...
Learn MoreLobach to Receive “York Distinguished Citizen” Award
Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...
Learn MoreAvoid Delays in Responding to Behavioral Concerns in Education
A recent federal court decision serves as an important reminder to local education agencies (LEAs) about flexibility and the ...
Learn MoreThe Importance of Being Specific
When you’re designing an individual education program (IEP), you better be specific. That’s the message from a recent fed...
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