Class Act: Updates in Education Law

Recent Episodes

Episode Nine: Bullying and the Law

Posted July 5, 2017 • 00:00:22

Bullying lawsuits and agency complaints are on the rise across the nation. What does the law say about bullying and what criteria do courts and agencies...

Episode Eight: Religion, Part Two

Posted June 21, 2017 • 00:19:02

In part two of our series on religion, we tackle common questions that school districts face when employees assert their religious rights. Does a...

Update on Transgender Issues in Public Schools

Posted June 6, 2017 • 00:07:36

A lot has happened since our last episode on districts' obligations towards transgender students! Today we talk about the new Administration's rescission...

Update on Endrews F.: How Much Special Education Must Districts Provide?

Posted June 6, 2017 • 00:08:28

The Supreme Court recently ruled on whether school districts are obligated to provide more than just a minimal benefit to students with special education...

Update on the Goldendoodle Case: Fry v. Napoleon

Posted June 6, 2017 • 00:07:40

Here's our update on the Supreme Court's decision in Fry v. Napoleon, the case looking at whether parents need to go through the special education hearing...