Law & Courts
Education news, analysis, and opinion about court cases, lawsuits, and regulations affecting schools.
See also: Supreme Court, Court Cases, First Amendment, Student Rights
Law & Courts Their District Banned 'Let's Go Brandon!' Shirts. Now Students Are SuingThe Michigan students wore hoodies with the coded message critical of President Biden, which their district says is inappropriate for school.
Law & Courts Can School Board Members Block Parents on Social Media? Supreme Court to DecideThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from board members who blocked 'unreasonable,' repetitious posts from parents on social media pages.
Law & Courts U.S. Supreme Court Has Schools in Mind as It Weighs What 'True Threats' AreThe justices cite school and college scenarios as they consider when speech perceived as threatening may be punished.
Law & Courts Court Backs Firing of Teacher Who Refused to Use Transgender Students’ NamesThe appellate court said a teacher seeking a religious accommodation under Title VII caused undue hardship for a school district.
Law & Courts U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Reinstate West Virginia’s Transgender Athlete BanAmid a dissent by two justices, the Supreme Court declined for now to get involved in transgender student participation in girls' sports.
Law & Courts Is Trump Indictment a 'Teachable Moment'? Here's the Historical SignificanceThe first indictment of a former president raises some questions about context and precedent.
Law & Courts Schools Routinely Search Students for Weapons Under Safety Plans. Should They?The recent shooting at a Denver high school involved a student who was subjected to daily patdowns because of a prior disciplinary matter.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Rules Deaf Student Can Sue School District Over Alleged FailuresThe justices rule that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not bar the student's suit for money damages.
Law & Courts After 50 Years, a U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Educational Equity Is Still DebatedIn a school finance case from Texas, the justices held that the wealth of districts was not subject to extra constitutional scrutiny.
Law & Courts Florida Law Requiring Gun Buyers to Be 21 Is UpheldA federal appeals court said the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act is consistent with the Second Amendment.
Law & Courts Opinion A Student Journalist's Plea: Stop Censoring Us (and Our Advisers)High school newspaper staff deserve the same rights as professionals: to uncover wrongdoings and inform the public.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Student Loan Relief: What Teachers Need to KnowThe AFT and NEA remind the justices in briefs that teachers carry significant student debt and the pandemic made things worse.
Law & Courts Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down South Carolina’s ‘Disturbing Schools’ LawA federal appeals court held that the statutes, which have been the subject of nationwide attention, were unconstitutionally vague.
Law & Courts Some Schools Will Get Money From Opioid Settlements—But It Won't Be EasyConflicts and unanswered questions stymie schools' efforts to secure a share of recent legal settlements from opioid makers.
Law & Courts Supreme Court Asks for Biden Administration's Views on Legal Status of Charter SchoolsStemming from a suit over a North Carolina school's dress code, the issue is whether "public" charter schools act with government authority.
