Vermont School Consolidation: Progress Update 09.21.2026
Vermont’s Act 170 process took a significant turn this week. The original legislative merger map has already been redrawn: 119 school districts are now assigned to 18 merger-study committees rather...
View ArticleExpanding Your Hiring Pool for Behavioral Intervention Teams
Districts and institutions seeking experienced behavioral intervention professionals face a highly competitive hiring landscape....By: TNG Consulting
View ArticleVermont School Consolidation: Progress Update 09.14.2026
Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court Ruled in West Virginia v. B.P.J. Now What?
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. B. P. J., 609 U.S. ___, 146 S. Ct. 2356 (2026). The Court held that schools may limit participation in girls’ and...
View ArticleVermont School Consolidation: Progress Update 09.07.2026
Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on...
View ArticleResponding to Problematic Sexual Behavior in K-12 Schools
Responding to student sexual behavior is one of the most challenging responsibilities K-12 practitioners face. Children and adolescents develop sexual knowledge, curiosity, and boundaries over time....
View ArticleTexas’ New Religious Reading Requirements: Where Curriculum Meets...
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) on June 26 approved new English language arts and reading requirements specifying required vocabulary and literary works for each grade level. Adopted by a...
View ArticleThe LEARNSing Curve: Navigating Arkansas Education Law
A Short Survey of The LEARNS Act - Three years later, the Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, and Safety Act (“LEARNS Act” or the “Act”) continues to reshape Arkansas...
View ArticleSchool Districts on Notice: Federal Enforcement of Parental Rights Expands...
The intersection of federal privacy law, parental rights, and student gender identity has become one of the most actively litigated areas of education law. For example, on January 28, 2026, the U.S....
View ArticleNew Artificial Intelligence Developments for Illinois Schools: ISBE Releases...
July brought two notable developments regarding the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in Illinois schools. On July 9, 2026, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released comprehensive...
View ArticleIllinois Enacts New Restrictions on Coursework Eligible for Teacher Salary...
On August 7, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 5321 into law as Public Act 104-0795, which adds Section 24-8.2 to the Illinois School Code. Specifically, Section 24-8.2 limits the type of...
View ArticleVermont School Consolidation: Progress Update 08.24.2026
Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on...
View ArticleVermont School Consolidation: Progress Update 08.17.2026
Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on...
View ArticleTitle VI and School Discipline: The Dear Colleague Letter and New Investigations
On August 18, 2026, the Department of Education ("the Department") took two actions related to school discipline....By: Foley Hoag LLP
View ArticleLong Island School Districts Face Scrutiny Over Excess Cash Reserves
Newsday reports that 12 Long Island school districts held unrestricted cash reserves above the New York State legal limit during the 2025-26 school year; nearly $3.64 billion. The issue has particular...
View ArticleGreg Moyer’s Law expands CPR training and AED requirements for Pennsylvania...
Pennsylvania schools will soon face expanded responsibilities for CPR training, access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and cardiac emergency preparedness following the passage of Greg...
View ArticleScreening Screen Time: More States are Implementing Cell Phone Bans in K-12...
The debate over the role of technology in classrooms is not new, but the pace and scope of legislative action recently has accelerated. These actions appear to be driven by growing concerns over...
View ArticleParental Rights: Beware of Policies and Practices That Limit Disclosure to...
As a new school year gets underway, schools should be aware that the Trump administration is actively challenging policies or practices that seek to limit the information that staff can share with...
View ArticleGovernor Pritzker Signs New Law Banning Wireless Communication Devices in...
This week, Governor Pritzker passed Public Act 104-0657, which requires school boards and charter schools to adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy by the beginning of the 2027-28...
View ArticleWhat the New Sexual Abuse Dear Colleague Letter Means for K-12 Practitioners
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) announcing a nationwide K-12 initiative to protect students from sexual misconduct by adults in positions of...
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