Education rights are the protections students and families have in public schools and colleges. They cover who can attend, how students are treated, what they can say, and how their records are handled. Congress, the Department of Education, state agencies, school districts, and courts all shape them.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases about transgender athletes. Finance directors are calculating what happens to their budgets if they guess wrong—not calculations…
The Supreme Court will decide in 2026 whether schools can separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and dorms by sex—or whether doing so violates federal law when it…
Bostock does not automatically give transgender students the same rights as workers. Its employment rule bars firing someone simply for being transgender, yet the Supreme Court…
A parent can pay college tuition without automatically gaining access to the student's academic records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) transfers record rights…
The basic claim to attend school is covered in Right to Public Education, help for students with disabilities is covered in Special Education Rights, and equal treatment by sex is covered in Title IX and Equal Access.
Students' expression and discipline are covered in Student Speech and Discipline, and control of their personal files is covered in Privacy of Education Records.
A political movement centered on a "Parents' Bill of Rights" has emerged as a defining feature of American education. This socially conservative movement aims…
Public school students have speech rights, with limits for disruption, school publications and online harm. Colleges, private schools and teachers differ.
The First Amendment opens with sixteen words that created America's approach to religious freedom: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,…
In high school gyms and college stadiums across America, a cultural battle is playing out over a simple question: Who gets to compete in…
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a cornerstone of federal law ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support they need to…
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the foundational federal law protecting the educational rights of children with disabilities across the United States.…
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a foundational piece of federal legislation in the United States, establishing the right of eligible children…
The early years of a child's life are critical for growth and development. For infants and toddlers facing developmental challenges, early support can make…
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the cornerstone of U.S. federal education law dedicated to serving children with disabilities. First enacted in…
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a cornerstone federal law in the United States that governs the privacy of student education…
