In Attorney General Opinion KP-0535, the Texas Attorney General addressed questions concerning the interpretation of Section 11.067 of the Texas Education Code, a recently enacted statute governing conflicts of interest in school district contracting. The request focused on the meaning of the phrase “receives a contract” and whether the law applies only to formal procurement…

The U.S. Department of Education announced that its Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding state and local education agencies receiving federal funds of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). The guidance emphasizes that parents have the right…

The U.S. Department of Education announced new guidance to help states, school districts, educators, families, and education technology providers make informed decisions about the use of technology in classrooms. The guidance emphasizes that decisions about educational technology should remain primarily with states and local communities and encourages schools to prioritize instructional value over recreational engagement…