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New OCR Case Processing Manual - Significant Changes For Public School Civil Rights Enforcement

  • 01/23/2019
  • Brenda Arzate, Sloan Simmons

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) made a second round of revisions to its Case Processing Manual (CPM), effective November 19, 2018....

Employees’ Representation Rights Now Expand Beyond Oral Interviews

  • 01/23/2019

Sunshine Laws To Begin Shining On Charter Schools: Charter Schools Subject To Public Transparency Laws

  • 01/23/2019

Bid Thresholds Raised For 2019

  • 01/16/2019

New Law Entitles Students To Wear Tribal Regalia Or Recognized Objects Of Religious, Ceremonial Or Cultural Significance As An Adornment At School Graduation Ceremonies

  • 01/08/2019

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What should I do if I learn of a Title IX issue?

Lozano Smith attorney Michelle Cannon answers the question: "What should I do if I learn of a Title IX issue?"

What are the duties of Responsible Employees?

The all-important topic of sexual harassment has taken center stage on a national level, and school districts are faced with exceedingly high obligations for addressing claims of sexual misconduct under Title IX. To help school district leaders address Title IX requirements and obligations, Lozano Smith has developed this Title IX compliance video series. Lozano Smith’s attorney, Michelle Cannon, kicks off part one.

Are schools required to offer support services to the parties involved in a Title IX complaint?

Lozano Smith attorney Stephanie White answers the question: "Are schools required to offer support services to the parties involved in a Title IX complaint?"