Legal Issues
UPDATED President Donald Trump's Second Administration Executive Orders: A Primer
In his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued out and overturned a myriad of executive orders, thus setting the tone for his second administration.
Dear Colleague Letter to Education Leaders Regarding DEI Programming from ED’s Office of Civil Rights
The news and reaction to a Dear Colleague Letter published late last week has spread quickly. This blog is a summary of the letter and suggested next steps (though these do not constitute legal advice).
Department of Education’s February 14 Dear Colleague Letter on Title VI and Equal Protection: Overview, Open Issues, and Implications for Higher Education
Additional information from Saul Ewing, LLP's Insights Blog that breaks down OCR's Dear Colleague Letter and steps institutions can consider taking.
Memo From Office of Management and Budget Issues a Directive to Pause All Federal Assistance Programs
OMB has issued out a memo directing all departments and agencies to put a pause on federal grants, loans, project, and activities.
Legal Issues Impacting Community Colleges
Recent rulings and guidance involve Title IX regulations, COVID testing,
and denial of health coverage.
