On November 5, 2021, the Vermont Supreme Court handed down its decision in McVeigh v. Vermont School Boards Association, 2021 VT 86, holding that “there is no general ‘functional-equivalency’ concept contained in the [Public Records Act].” The Court decided that the Vermont School Boards Association … [Read more...]
Vermont Supreme Court Rejects “Functional-Equivalency” Test for Public Records Act
December 3, 2021 by
U.S. Department of Education provides clarification on the rights of students with disabilities and the responsibilities of educational institutions
January 5, 2017 by
On December 28, 2016 the U.S. Department of Education released three new sets of guidance to assist the public in understanding how the Department interprets and enforces federal civil rights laws protecting the rights of students with disabilities. These guidance documents clarify the rights of … [Read more...]
U.S. DOJ Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students
May 13, 2016 by
On May 13, 2016 the United States Department of Justice and United States Department of Education- Office of Civil Rights issues a Dear Colleague Letter ('DCL') to school officials nationwide on the topic of transgender students and compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The … [Read more...]
Child Abuse Reporting Under Act 60.
October 2, 2015 by
The Department for Children and Families now has a mandatory reporters webpage, describing reporting requirements and procedures as of July 1, 2015, when the new abuse reporting law (Act 60) became effective. The webpage answers frequently asked questions about how and when to report and reporting … [Read more...]
DOE and DOJ Guidance on Education for Confined Juvenile Students
December 8, 2014 by
On December 8, 2014, the United States Department of Education and the Department of Justice issued a four part set of guidance for assisting both state and local educational agencies in addressing and strengthening the educational services provided to students in juvenile facilities. The … [Read more...]