NSAA Member Lunch & Learn Webinars* | NSAA Board of Directors Nominations | |
Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:00 Noon Eastern -- Navigating AIA Contracts and Amendments: A Primer for School Attorneys | The NSAA Nominating Committee seeks applications for service on the NSAA Board of Directors! | |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 Noon Eastern -- SCOTUS and Public Education: A Blockbuster Term | Interested members should review the Nomination Guidelines and complete the online application form. | |
*Register on the Programs and Events page. | If you have any questions about board service or the application process, please contact Sonja Trainor, Executive Director, strainor@nsaa.legal. |
School Law News This Week 06.13.2025
NSAA Executive Action Litigation Chart available for members.
NSAA has been updating our chart of education-related litigation challenging executive actions on funding, agency reductions, DEI, transgender student policies, and law firms.
NSAA Member Webinar Opportunities:
Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:00 Noon Eastern --Navigating AIA Contracts and Amendments: A Primer for School Attorneys
Wednesday, July 9 12:00 p.m. Eastern -- SCOTUS and Public Education: A Blockbuster Term
Just announced – September 10 12:00 p.m. Eastern -- Student Mass Threats: From Real Risk to Red Tape
Administration and Agencies
Department of Education announces it's elevating Minnesota athletics investigations to Title IX Special Investigations Team
Congress
The budget bill is now with the Senate, which has promised to finish its work by the July 4 break. AASA’s education policy blog, The Leading Edge, summarizes issues they are watching in the bill.
Federal Courts
Supreme Court Rejects "Bad Faith/Gross Misjudgment" Liability Standard in 504/ADA Cases
Fourth Circuit Applies State Personal Injury SOL, Revives Student's TIX Claim Against School District
Missouri Supreme Court Affirms JNOV for School District on Bathroom Use
District Courts
- Eastern District of New York Grants SJ to School and Police Defendants in 4A and 14A Suit Stemming from AirDropped Gun Photo
- E.D. Pennsylvania Awards Nearly 1M in Fees and Costs to Victorious Plaintiff in 1A Employment Case
- S.D. Ohio Denies PI to Member of Public Whose Remarks Demanding CRT Audit Were Limited at School Board Meeting
- E.D. Missouri Magistrate Dismisses Two 1A Claims Against School Board President; Keeps Two Other Claims Alive
Parents Sue Arkansas Districts, Challenging State 10 Commandments Law
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)
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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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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.
NSAA membership offers you access to the largest network of attorneys who represent public schools.
- Post an inquiry, offer insights, observe discussions on the NSAA Listserv.
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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.
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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