Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Dismantle the DoE
In a previous Legal Update, we reviewed the steps taken by the Trump Administration toward dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (“DoE”), including the March 11, 2025 mass layoffs at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the March 20, 2025 Executive Order directing the Education Secretary to facilitate the closure of the DoE. In […]
Section 504 and U.S. Department of Education Update
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs or activities of entities that receive federal financial assistance. It is an unfunded federal mandate that helps ensure students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities. Section 504 is enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), […]
President-Elect Trump’s Agenda: What Does It Mean for Schools?
Since the Presidential election on November 5, 2024, many are wondering how President-Elect Trump’s second term in office will affect education. It’s impossible to know at this point which policies discussed on the campaign trail will come to fruition. That said, it’s worth reviewing key policy issues that could directly or indirectly impact Wisconsin schools. […]
Special Education Practice Tips for the End of the 2023-24 School Year
As the 2023-24 school year comes to an end, it’s a perfect time to make your Summer to-do list! Consider the following practice tips when working through end-of-the-year IEP team meetings, preparing for summer programming, and planning back-to-school in-services. Understand the difference between ESY and summer school. ESY services are special education and related services […]
Public Entities Will Likely Need to Increase Website and Other Application Accessibility Issues for People with Disabilities
On August 4, 2023, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) notified the public of the intent to amend Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The proposed amendments aim at ensuring website and application (app) content made available by public entities to provide services and programs is accessible to and usable by […]
