What happens when major changes in education law take effect through emergency orders before the courts have reached a final decision? For compliance professionals, staying informed about these developments will be critical throughout the year. In this episode, host Courtney Bullard takes a closer look at the legal and compliance trends educational institutions should be watching, including increased coordination among federal agencies, the newly announced Office for Civil Rights (OCR) K-12 initiative, developments in the courts and Title IX, admissions practices, and the OCR Unified Regulatory Agenda. But with so many headlines and changes happening at once, Courtney emphasizes the importance of not losing sight of the fundamentals. Strong governance, communication, documentation, clearly defined roles, and effective training and resources remain the foundation of a strong compliance program. Tune in as Courtney shares what ICS is watching this academic year and offers practical guidance for staying informed without chasing every headline.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introduction to today's topic of discussion.
• How federal agencies are beginning to work together, and what happens next.
• The newly announced Office for Civil Rights (OCR) K12 initiative.
• What's happening in the courts: Title IX, the emergency docket, and more.
• Enforcement and who is doing the investigating.
• Taking a fresh look at admissions processes.
• The OCR Unified Regulatory Agenda.
• The importance of compliance professionals not losing sight of the fundamentals and basics.
• Courtney reiterates the Five Pillars covered in the Back to School Webinar.

Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Higher Ed Back to School Webinar

K-12 Back to School Webinar

DOJ: Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

ICS

Higher Ed Community Access

K-12 Community Access

Higher Ed Virtual Certified IX Training

K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Training

ICS Blog

Courtney Bullard on X

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