Who do colleges and universities consider to be a student? Who do colleges and universities consider to be a student? You may be surprised to hear the answer provided by some college institutions. Under some university policies, the definition of a student goes...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) both act to prevent discrimination. While Title VII governs employment relationships; Title IX applies in education settings. The question arises as to...
Today, the Biden Administration released its long-awaited overhaul of the Title IX regulations governing investigations of alleged sexual misconduct and sex discrimination in federally-funded education programs. The statement accompanying the release emphasizes the...
The NCAA imposes eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen that must be fulfilled before a student enters college. Determining whether you or your child has met the requirements for NCAA eligibility can be a complex but rewarding process. For parents and...
Parents often reach out us to ask whether a school district can be sued for violating their student’s civil rights. In response, we often provide a nuanced explanation along the following lines: Addressing this question can be complex because under the law, public...
Saifullah Khan has been thrust into the national spotlight, embroiled in a public, years-long web of civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings stemming from an allegation of rape and his subsequent expulsion from Yale. In 2015, Khan was accused of sexually...
