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New Guidance on Student Enrollment

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By: Amanda Sundquist The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has recently issued a “Dear Colleague” letter regarding school district enrollment practices. The letter focuses on practices that may discourage enrollment of students based on their or their parents’ actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status. Under federal …

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First Amendment Case Filed in Response to School District Ban

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By: Amanda Sundquist Two middle school students have brought a First Amendment law suit against the Easton Area School District in the United State District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  The District banned the wearing of “I (heart) Boobies” bracelets distributed by the Keep A Breast Foundation.  The students …

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United States Department of Education Addresses School Bullying and Harassment

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By: Amanda J. Sundquist On October 26, 2010, the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, issued a “Dear Colleagues” letter addressing school districts’ obligations in regard to bullying and harassment of students.  The letter encourages school districts to review their bullying and harassment policies and practices to ensure compliance with …

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School Districts Review Handbooks & Policies for Consistency

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[flv:https://www.utbf.com/school-law/videos/Amanda_Sundquist_01.mov.FLV 450 250] By: Amanda Sundquist Watch the above video to find out why it is important for your school district to review student handbooks and school board policies for consistency.  Give Amanda a call at (610) 692-137 if you would like to discuss your district’s student handbook and school board policies.

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New Title IX Compliance Guidance

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By: Amanda J.  Sundquist The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for the U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance regarding Title IX compliance for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletic programs. The new guidance withdraws OCR’s 2005 guidance and provides additional clarification on compliance with part three of the three part Title IX test. …

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En Banc Rehearing on Free Speech Decisions Granted

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By: Amanda Sundquist As discussed in my February 18, 2010 and April 12, 2010 blog entries on free speech, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reached conflicting results in two student free speech cases: Layshock v. Hermitage School District and J.S. v. Blue Mountain School District.  The …

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Searching Student Electronic Devices

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By: Amanda Sundquist Much attention has been focused recently on the alleged laptop webcam spying in Lower Merion School District. One of facts of the case is the possible violation of Pennsylvania’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, an act with implications for all school districts. Even before this video incident, technology and …

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Request for Clarification on Free Speech Decisions

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By: Amanda J. Sundquist As discussed in my February 18, 2010 blog entry, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reached conflicting results in two student free speech cases: Layshock v. Hermitage School District and J.S. v. Blue Mountain School District.  An article in the Legal Intelligencer reports …

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