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School Law News This Week 05.19.2025

Challenges to Executive Actions (Chart)

NSAA Member Lunch & Learn Webinar Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:00 Noon Eastern: Navigating AIA Contracts and Amendments: A Primer for School Attorneys

ED-OCR Investigations Tally Ninety-nine

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pro Se Complaint Brought by Children of Deceased Teacher

Fifth Circuit Reverses District Court on Employee’s Failure to Accommodate Claim

Fifth Circuit Panel Affirms Dismissal of Employee’s Title VII Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims

On Remand from SCOTUS, Ninth Circuit Finds State Action in Social Media Blocking Case

Sixth Circuit Reverses TN District Court’s Ruling for School District on Employee’s Procedural DP Claim

California District Court Enjoins Elementary Buddy Program, Requiring Notice and Opt-Out Opportunity to Parents Re: Gender Identity Materials

Ohio District Court Denies Preliminary Injunction to Parent’s 1A Challenge to Son’s Discipline for “Let’s Go Brandon” Shirt

NSAA Amicus Briefs:

Mahmoud v. Taylor (Supreme Court merits -- parent Free Exercise opt-out rights re; LGBTQ supportive books in the reading curriculum)

A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools (Supreme Court merits - standard of liability for education-related claim under Section 504/ADA)

Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond (Supreme Court merits - whether private religious school operating charter school constitutes state action; whether denial of charter to religious virtual school violates Free Exercise rights)

NSAA: An Independent, Self-Governed School Attorneys Association

The National School Attorneys Association (NSAA) is a grassroots, independent, and self-governed network of school attorneys from across the country. We bring together legal professionals who advocate for public schools, offering meaningful connection, collaboration, and support. Through regular webinars, discussions, and timely updates, NSAA keeps members informed and engaged with the ever-evolving legal landscape affecting public schools.

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Powerful Network: Connect with a vibrant community of school attorneys from across the country who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in education law.
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Weekly Legal Updates: Receive a concise, attorney-focused newsletter with the latest news, case law, and developments impacting public schools.
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Questions about joining, supporting, or sponsoring NSAA? Contact Sonja Trainor, Executive Director.

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NSAA proudly partners with AASA, the Superintendents Association, to present an innovative new legal training program for Superintendents.

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Post an inquiry, offer insights, observe discussions on the NSAA Listserv.
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Take advantage of member pricing on NSAA conferences.

NSAA’s Legal Advocacy provides courts and agencies with the school attorney perspective on key issues affecting public education. We file amicus briefs in federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, and comments in federal agencies.

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NSAA 3rd Annual Conference
10+ hours of CLE over two and a half days: October 15-17, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas

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Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinars

Monday, June 23, 2025 12:00 Noon Eastern

Navigating AIA Contracts and Amendments: A Primer for School Attorneys

Join us for a discussion on the basics of AIA contracts, essential amendments, and best practices for effective contract management. Enhance your knowledge and skills with practical insights and real-world examples.

Presenter: Jon Becker, Church Church Hittle + Antrim, Noblesville, IN

Registration is required and available at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/evgIRtxtT02Sily5Bie5QQ.

Wednesday, July 9 12:00 p.m. Eastern

SCOTUS and Public Education: A Blockbuster Term

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the October 2024 SCOTUS term for public education. When the justices sign off for the summer recess, they will have handed down four decisions directly affecting public school operations: E-rate funding, parent rights to curricular opt-outs, liability for disability discrimination, and religious charter schools. In the meantime, they will have addressed key issues affecting education indirectly: whether gender identity-related medical care is a sex-based classification invoking heightened scrutiny, whether Article III judges constitutionally may issue “universal” injunctions, whether birthright citizenship may be challenged, and more. We’ll review the Court’s term, its rulings, and their implications – with help from you. Come with your thoughts and questions.

Speaker: Sonja Trainor, Executive Director, National School Attorneys Association

Registration is required and available at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kW1aUbaEQYaaVBK8GOAZLg

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