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School Law News This Week 03.31.2025

Department of Education Releases Dear Colleague Letter and Announces Investigations Under FERPA into California Statute and Maine Policies on Transgender Parent Notification
**NSAA AMICUS CASE ** Sixth Circuit Affirms Ruling for School District in Snooping Co-Workers Case, Clarifies That They Lacked State Authority
First Circuit Declines to Stay District Court’s Order that ED Pay Out Teacher Grant Funds; Administration Files Application with SCOTUS
Second Circuit Joins Other Circuits to Hold Employee with Disability is Qualified to Receive Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA Even if She Can Perform Essential Functions Without One
Fourth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer Who Arrested Person Refusing to Cooperate at School Board Meeting
NSAA Lunch & Learn Webinar April 2 - Immigration and Schools; May 7 - Federal Agency Enforcement

NSAA: An Independent, Self-Governed School Attorneys Association

The National School Attorneys Association was created in 2023 as part of a grassroots effort of school attorneys across the U.S. The goal – to form an independent and self-governed association of colleagues with the objective of “uniting and supporting attorneys in legal advocacy on behalf of our nation’s public schools.” Formed and governed by school attorneys, NSAA provides support, networking, training, and discussion opportunities to its members for the ultimate benefit of our nation's public schools and the students they serve.

THIS WEEK: NSAA members-only discussion of the February 14, 2025 DEI Dear Colleague Letter Wednesday, February 19 at 1:00 pm Eastern time. Members, register here. Login and view the Discussion Forum for summaries, analyses, and questions for you.

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.
Attend monthly Lunch & Learn webinars and regular conversations on topics of the day – free for NSAA members.
Post your open school law position in the NSAA Career Center – free for members.
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.

Learn more in our Resource Library

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Programs and Events

Full Court Press: NSAA's Virtual Conference

8 Hours of CLE over four days: March 3, 11, 19, 27, 2025 (M Tu Wed Th)

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 12:00 Noon (Eastern)

Immigration Enforcement in Schools

Join us for an in-depth webinar focused on the legal principles surrounding immigration enforcement in school settings. An immigration lawyer reviews the law that guides school responses in immigration-related scenarios, including Plyler v. Doe, FERPA, "sensitive locations," procedures for responding to requests for information or access by immigration officials, and handling subpoenas or warrants.

Special thanks to our guest presenter, who is giving her valuable time to assist school attorneys navigate complex situations and ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students.

Presented by: Maricela Alvarado, Monty &Ramirez, Houston, TX

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rO-S7LKaR7a8aHlbVjXnYw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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