Federal Courts Enjoin DoE’s DEI Certification Requirement
On April 24, 2025, three federal courts enjoined the Department of Education (“DoE”) from enforcing three recent DoE publications: (1) a Dear Colleague Letter published on February 14, 2025; (2) an FAQ guidance document published on March 1, 2025; and (3) a certification requirement for all local education agencies to certify compliance with federal antidiscrimination […]
Obligation of School Districts and Municipalities to Indemnify Their Employees and Officials
In Wisconsin, municipalities, including school districts have a legal obligation to ensure that their employees and officials are protected from personal financial loss while acting within the scope of their official duties. This protection, called indemnification, extends to both damages and legal defense costs. This legal update will review the scope of the indemnification obligations, […]
