On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 directing the Secretary of Education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, [to] take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education[.]” This long-expected but dramatic move has educational institutions and education technology
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Florida Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss College QB’s Fraud Suit Arising From Failed $13.85 Million NIL Deal
On April 8, 2025, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida denied a motion to dismiss a former University of Florida quarterback recruit’s lawsuit alleging fraud by head football coach Billy Napier and a top athletics booster in a $13.85 million name, image, and
Landmark Settlement in NCAA NIL Litigation: Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over NIL Recruiting Rules
On March 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee made its preliminary injunction permanent and approved a settlement as it relates to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) bylaw banning the use of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation during the recruitment of student-athletes (the
Crackdown on Antisemitism in Education is Not Just limited to Students
In light of recent government actions directed at ensuring educational institutions protect their faculty and staff, as well as students, from antisemitism, such employers should ensure they are familiar with their obligations under federal law and that they have policies and practices in place to protect their employees and students.
New Trump EO Aims to Eliminate Department of Education
Related linOn March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO), “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities,” directing the secretary of education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education ….”ks
Federal Agencies Target Universities Amid Antisemitism Allegations
The federal government recently revoked all grants and contracts with Columbia University, citing “illegal protests” and antisemitism on campus. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights also sent letters to sixty universities, warning them of potential enforcement actions if they do not sufficiently protect Jewish students from harassment
Significant Workforce Reductions at the U.S. Department of Education and Their Potential Implications
On March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would initiate a reduction in force (RIF), affecting nearly 50 percent of its workforce. Staff are being placed on administrative leave starting March 21, 2025, with an expectation that the entire workforce will be reduced from 4,133 workers
20 States and District of Columbia Sue Over U.S. Department of Education Mass Layoff
On March 13, 2025, twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration to stop its plans to cut the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce by roughly half. The case is in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter Prohibiting DEI and FAQs Document Challenged in Federal Court
On March 5, 2025, the National Education Association (NEA) and its New Hampshire affiliate (NEA-NH) sued the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a recently issued “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL) that informed schools that they would lose federal funding if they continued their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The DCL
What are the Answers You Need about the Department of Education’s FAQs and Dear Colleague Letter
The Department of Education has rolled out guidance on how it plans to enforce President Trump’s recent EOs regarding “unlawful DEI.” Although the guidance provides education institutions with some information regarding how to comply, many questions remain unanswered.
OCR Issues FAQs for Schools About Avoiding Racial Preferences Under Title VI
After giving educational institutions two weeks to comply with the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), on February 28, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued Frequently Asked Questions About Racial Preferences and Stereotypes Under Title VI of the
Trump 2.0 and Higher Education: Your Questions Answered
Since his inauguration, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders affecting employers, including higher education institutions. These orders have quickly created multiple compliance hurdles.
NLRB Acting GC: Student-Athletes Are Not Employees
On February 18, 2025, National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel William Cowen rescinded a September 2021 memorandum in which former Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo declared college athletes should be considered employees under the National Labor Relations Act. This was one of many memoranda he rescinded that had been
Trump Bans Transgender Women Athletes from Participating in Athletics
In the latest slew of executive orders affecting educational institutions, on February 5, 2025, President Trump signed an order titled, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” This order states, “it is the policy of the United States to rescind all funds from educational programs that deprive women and girls of
How NCAA Changes to Transgender Policy Following President Trump’s Executive Order Impact Schools
Takeaways
President Trump signed executive order “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports,” barring transgender women from competing in women’s sports and citing fairness, safety, and privacy concerns. Schools that do not comply with the new federal policy risk losing federal funding under Title IX enforcement. In response, the NCAA