33 Million Dollar Penalty Against Texas SPED
One year ago, the U.S. Department of Education released its report finding that Texas artificially decreased participation in special education [...]
Department of Education Releases Proposed Rules on Title IX Sexual Harassment
The Department of Education has released new proposed rules for sexual harassment and assault under Title IX. While sexual harassment [...]
Requesting Immediate Clarification for Texas Public Information Requests
Did you know you can immediately ask a requestor to clarify their public information request regarding redactions? You can do [...]
Do your school district’s DAEP policies put you at risk for litigation?
Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code outlines the parameters for assigning a student to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, [...]
Court of Appeals Ruling Regarding Education Commissioner Jurisdiction
The Third Court of Appeals has ruled against the Texas Commissioner of Education in a case regarding the requirement that [...]
School Safety Series Part III: School Visitors and Keeping Campuses Safe
The third entry in the School Safety Series provides an overview of campus safety protocols including visitor management rules, and [...]
“The King can do no Wrong”: Governmental Immunity in Texas
The Latin phrase “rex non potest peccare” translates as “the king can do no wrong.” This mantra formed the basis [...]
School Safety Series Part II: Terroristic Threat and Student Discipline Issues
Definition of Terroristic Threat In the past two months, our office has received an astounding number of calls related to [...]
School Safety Series Part I: Arming Texas Teachers
In 2013, the Texas Legislatures passed legislation allowing for school district employees to carry handguns on campus. The two plans [...]
How to Handle Student Walkouts and Protests
National School Walkout Leads to Protests Across the Country Students across the country have staged walkout protests in response to [...]