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The Biden administration has unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at government-funded schools. The changes, which reinstitute protections for student survivors of sexual assault and harassment rolled back under former President Donald Trump, will take effect on August 1. The new regulations expand the definition of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity, and aim to equip schools with clear-cut instructions to promptly and effectively respond to all forms of sex discrimination. The final update also establishes a lower burden of proof for survivors and students alleging sex discrimination. However, the administration has maintained several major provisions from the previous regulations to ensure consistency while schools update their procedures. The changes are expected to draw swift criticism from those who view the transgender student protections as an attack on protections for cisgender women and girls. The administration has yet to finalize a separate rule governing athletics eligibility.
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California
Hundreds of California teachers are waiting to see if they will still have a job when schools reopen next year. Declining enrollment, expiring federal funds, and a proposed state budget with no new money for education have led to a surge in teacher layoffs. The layoff notices, which are required by state law, have caused insecurity and stress for teachers and disrupted school systems. They are also discouraging people from entering teacher preparation programs and are expected to make it harder for districts to hire and retain teachers. Many of the notices are withdrawn, but the practice has been criticized for its demoralizing effect.
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Texas
The Texas Education Agency has agreed a settlement with the U.S. government over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the administration of a teacher certification exam. The allegations emerged following a complaint that a candidate with dyslexia and dysgraphia was denied oral administration as an alternative testing arrangement for the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination. The Department of Justice initiated an investigation into the complaint, leading to the settlement. As part of the settlement, the TEA has agreed to allow a qualified reader or text-to-speech technology as an alternative testing arrangement for the STR examination. This will apply to candidates who can provide appropriate documentation to establish that such modifications are necessary, including those diagnosed with dyslexia.
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Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will allow school districts in the state to authorize volunteer school chaplains to provide services to students. The measure, which has faced opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union, aims to bolster existing resources for students' mental health. Under the new law, school districts and charter schools can choose to allow chaplains to provide support and programs, as long as certain requirements are met. Written parental consent would be required for student participation, and the policies would have to describe the services provided. The ACLU argues that allowing chaplains in public schools violates students' and families' right to religious freedom and could result in inadequate mental health support. The new law is set to go into effect in July.
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