Third Threat at Bethlehem Central School District in 24 hours
BETHLEHEM, NY (WRGB) — The Bethlehem Central School District is reporting a third phone threat in the past 24 hours. An anonymous phone call to police threatening gun…
Bethlehem Threats Carry Serious Charges
BETHLEHEM, NY (WTEN) — Schools in Bethlehem had an increased police presence on Thursday, after the third threat of violence in the last 48 hours. No arrests have been made…
When Is the Right Time to Hire an Education Attorney?
Parents and students in New York state are often in disputes with school districts and colleges. Such disputes, most of the time, should and could be easily rectified. However,…
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Updates to Title IX in Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Education has recently released significant updates to Title IX in its final rule, a milestone in sex-based discrimination regulations. This comprehensive…
Fulton City School District notifies community about student sexual assaults a month later
FULTON, N.Y. — It took the Fulton City School District nearly a month to notify the community about a student attempting to sexually assault two classmates on the same day. At…
Bill aims to ban legacy college admissions in New York
Legislation that proponents have named the “Fair College Admissions Act” is meant to prohibit New York state two- and four-year schools from considering family alumni when…
Legal professionals weigh in on Oneida cemetery controversy
ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Emotions are still running high in Oneida after families at St. Patrick’s Cemetery found memorials ripped off loved ones’ graves and dumped.…
Who is Required to Participate in an Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) Meeting?
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of what services and goals are to be provided to a student with a disability. IEPs are a living and breathing document…
Does Title IX Only Cover Sex Discrimination in College Athletics?
Contrary to the popularly held assumption in the title, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to all aspects of education for any educational institution that…
How to Defend Against Title IX Sexual Misconduct Charges in New York
Title IX charges are pursued aggressively by colleges and universities across the country. A Title IX allegation has the potential to ruin a student’s academic future and should…