On March 5th, a coalition of attorneys general (AGs) from fifteen states issued Joint Guidance for higher education and K-12 institutions that clarifies the law regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prompted by a recent Executive Order and a Dear Colleague letter from the Trump Administration, the Joint Guidance “addresses the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision on race conscious admissions policies at institutions of higher education and clarifies the legal landscape for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and K-12 schools operating in our states as they work to advance educational goals and access to educational opportunities.” Especially helpful are the questions and answers (Q&As) posed at the end of the document. Q&As cover topics such as: promoting safe and supportive K-12 school environments and preparing all students for college or careers. The Joint Guidance was signed by the Attorneys General of Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
COPAA and fellow advocacy groups file an amicus brief with Ninth Circuit urging affirmance of lower court’s correct ruling on IDEA statute of limitations
COPAA, along with the California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, filed an amicus brief last week with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in J.R. v. Ventura Unified School District. COPAA and its...
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