Monthly publication addressing recent legal developments in school law.
In A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, the US Supreme Court likely increased the potential liability for school districts and colleges under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504.
Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, color, and national origin. These protections apply equally to all individuals regardless of whether they are a member of a minority group with respect to those traits.
DPI recently issued guidance on Wis. Stat. § 118.124 (“Act 12”). Act 12 requires high schools to report data to DPI regarding specific incidents occurring on school property, which result in the filing of criminal charges or the issuing of a citation.