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Monthly News For January, 2025

Education Alert: Homeland Security Statement Rescinding Protected Area Guidance for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officials

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Education Alert: Homeland Security Statement Rescinding Protected Area Guidance for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officials

On January 21, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued a statement rescinding previous guidance limiting enforcement actions in school buildings. This may increase the chance of interactions between school district personnel and federal immigration authorities. Background: In previous years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and Customs and Border Protection generally did not conduct […]

Recent Legislation Regarding Parent Rights and Released Time for Religious Instruction Creates New Obligations for Ohio Public Schools

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Recent Legislation Regarding Parent Rights and Released Time for Religious Instruction Creates New Obligations for Ohio Public Schools

Ohio Substitute House Bill (“HB”) 8, which was passed by the Legislature in its final lame duck session on December 18, 2024, and signed by Governor DeWine on January 8, 2025, will become effective 90 days from the Governor’s signature in early April. HB 8 addresses released time for religious instruction and creates a “Parents’ […]