Law & Courts
Education news, analysis, and opinion about court cases, lawsuits, and regulations affecting schools.
See also: Supreme Court, Court Cases, First Amendment, Student Rights
Law & Courts Biden's Title IX Rule Takes Effect Amid a Confusing Legal LandscapeThe rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states.
Law & Courts A District's Rule Against Misgendering Students Is Likely ConstitutionalA federal appeals court did not block a policy barring students from using pronouns that don't align with a classmate's gender identity.
Law & Courts Not Just Title IX: How the Chevron Decision Could Affect Education RegulationsThe Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision could have an impact on Education Department rules interpreting multiple federal laws.
Law & Courts Biden Admin. Asks Supreme Court to Allow Part of Title IX Rule to Take EffectThe solicitor general asks that most of new Title IX rule be allowed to go into effect, even as gender-identity provisions remain blocked
Law & Courts Two Appeals Courts Won’t Block Injunctions Against Biden's Title IX RuleAs the Aug. 1 date approaches for the broad new regulation to take effect, courts have blocked it in much of the country.
Law & Courts Letter to the Editor Religion in the Classroom May Be Legal, But Is It Just?A teacher responds to Louisiana's Ten Commandments law.
Law & Courts Posting Ten Commandments in Schools Was Struck Down in 1980. Could That Change?In 1980, the justices invalidated a Kentucky law, similar to the new Louisiana measure, requiring classroom displays of the Decalogue.
Law & Courts Biden's Title IX Rule Is Now Blocked in 14 StatesA judge in Kansas issued the third injunction against the Biden administration's rule granting protections to LGBTQ+ students.
Law & Courts Student Says Snapchat Enabled Teacher's Abuse. Supreme Court Won't Hear His CaseThe high court, over a dissent by two justices, decline to review the scope of Section 230 liability protection for social media platforms.
Law & Courts What the Supreme Court's Chevron Decision Could Mean for Biden's Title IX RuleThe decision overrules a 40-year-old precedent and could impact lawsuits challenging the final Title IX rule.
Law & Courts Religious Charter School Is Unconstitutional, Oklahoma Supreme Court RulesThe state high court says the planned Catholic virtual charter school violates a state provision against aid to 'sectarian' institutions.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Case on Transgender Youth Medical Care May Impact SchoolsThe justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause.
Law & Courts Why the $4.5 Billion School E-Rate Program Is Headed to the Supreme CourtThe justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act.
Law & Courts Title IX Rule to Protect LGBTQ+ Students Temporarily Blocked in 4 StatesA federal judge in Louisiana delivered the first legal blow to the Biden administration's interpretation of Title IX.
Law & Courts Judge Strikes Down Title IX Guidance on LGBTQ+ Students. Here's Why It MattersIn a June 11 ruling, Texas judge said the Education Department has no authority to expand protections under Title IX.
