Title IX is a federal law which prohibits school districts from discriminating against students on the basis of sex in exchange for federal funding.  The U.S. Department of Education’s (“DOE”) Office of Civil Rights oversees school district compliance with Title IX, including the investigation and resolution of Title IX complaints when they arise. Locally, the

Recently, the Legislature added a Revised School Code section to allow high school students to receive practical experience before graduation.  MCL 380.1279h presents grades 9‑12 students (with a parent’s or guardian’s permission) with the option to receive school credit in exchange for the completion of an internship or work experience opportunity.  To qualify for credit,

In a controversial decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals voted 2‑1 to uphold a state statute that permits money from Michigan’s general fund to be allocated to nonpublic schools.  Council of Orgs & Others for Ed About Parochiaid v State of Mich.  Specifically, the funds were designated “to reimburse actual costs incurred by nonpublic schools

The Sixth Circuit has held, on at least two occasions, the Due Process Clause of the federal constitution does not require school districts to permit cross-examination at student discipline hearings.  Newsome v Batavia Local School District, 842 F2d 920 (6th Cir 1988); Paredes v Curtis, 864 F2d 426 (6th Cir 1988).  Since then, the Sixth