Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m. Eastern

Spotlight on Federal Funding: Navigating Compliance, Flexibilities, and Challenges

This session will examine recent trends in federal education funding, with a particular focus on the use of waivers and other flexibilities, as well as grant funding challenges arising from determinations by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Presenters will provide attorneys with practical guidance on preparing strong waiver requests under ESEA section 8401, effectively using ESEA transferability provisions, and evaluating the potential benefits of Ed-Flex authority. The session will also review emerging developments in Title IX and Title VI–based funding challenges. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these federal requirements intersect, the key issues to monitor as the legal landscape evolves, and strategies for advising school districts on maintaining compliance.

Presenters: Josie Eskow Skinner and Jill Siegelbaum, Sligo Law Group