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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 06.06.2025

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 Title IX Investigations and “Title IX Month”

Department of Labor (Re-)Launches Opinion Letter Program

Louisiana District Court Vacates Parts of EEOC Pregnancy Accommodation Rules

Texas District Court Vacates Portions of Anti-harassment Guidance That Include LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections

D.C. District Court Hands Administration a Win in Challenge to Grant Cancellations at Institute of Education Sciences

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 Unanimously Rejects “Background Circumstances” Requirement in Title VII Reverse Discrimination Claims

SG Files Application to Stay Mass. District Court Injunction on ED RIFs

Third Circuit Affirms District Court Ruling for School District on IDEA, Section 504 Claims

Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Fire Dept. Employee After Offensive Social Media Posts Directed and Transgender Individuals

District Courts

Maryland District Court Denies School District’s Motion to Dismiss Employee’s Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims
Washington District Court Denies Summary Judgement to School District on Employee’s Whistleblower Claim
Arkansas District Court Dismisses 1A Case Against School District and Board Chair
Pennsylvania District Court Denies SJ to School District on Employee’s 1A Claim
Oklahoma District Court Grants School District and Its Employees SJ on Title IX Peer Sex Harassment Claims

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.

Why join NSAA?

Powerful Network: Connect with a vibrant community of school attorneys from across the country who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in education law.
Timely Knowledge-Sharing: Stay ahead of the curve with access to an active discussion forum, regular member huddles on emerging issues, and monthly webinars—all free with membership.
Weekly Legal Updates: Receive a concise, attorney-focused newsletter with the latest news, case law, and developments impacting public schools.
Exclusive CLE Discounts: Enjoy members-only pricing on NSAA’s high-quality CLE conferences designed specifically for school attorneys.
National Advocacy: NSAA is the leading voice on legal issues affecting public schools through amicus briefs, public comments, and national policy and legal discussions.

Sign up today for just $275!

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

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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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.