Education Law Insights Franczek

On Friday, April 19, the Department of Education released new Title IX regulations, which will be effective August 1, 2024. As expected, the new regulations mark a significant departure from the 2020 Title IX regulations with respect to how institutions are required to respond to complaints of sex-based discrimination. Please join our Title IX team for a discussion providing you with a high-level overview of the new Title IX regulations, key changes, and a discussion of action items your institution can take in preparation for their implementation on August 1, 2024.

Join Franczek Attorneys Jenny Lee and Mike Warner for a focused discussion delving into the implications of the Supreme Court decision Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College. We will analyze the ruling’s impact on affirmative action policies in higher education and discuss its broader ramifications for diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.

Join Franczek attorneys Amy Dickerson and James Petrungaro for a focused 30-minute discussion on preparing for spring teacher staffing issues. This discussion will cover tried and true best practices as well as new legislation affecting probationary teacher non-renewals, reductions in force and teacher tenure. 

Join Kaitlin Atlas, Nicki Bazer, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at New Trier School District 203 Peter Tragos for a legal and practical discussion on the shifting cultural times we're living through regarding books bans, curriculum objections, and much more.

Join Franczek attorneys Adam Dauksas, James Petrungaro, and Emily Tulloch for a focused discussion on the implications of the new employment history review process under Faith’s Law. 

Join Franczek attorneys Kaitlin Atlas and Jared Costanzo for a discussion on recent amendments to the Part 226 special education regulations.