Join us for an informative webinar discussing the Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) issued by the U.S. Department of Education on February 14, 2025. The DCL addresses the Fourteenth Amendment’s and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act’s prohibition of discrimination based on race color and national origin, particularly focusing on the Trump administration’s interpretation of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.
This webinar will cover the implications of the DCL, the administration’s related enforcement efforts, litigation challenging these actions, and steps school districts can take to mitigate legal risks.
Presenters
John W. Borkowski, Partner, Husch Blackwell
A.J. James, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Claire Young, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Mary C. Lawson, General Counsel, Council of the Great City Schools
Who Should Attend
Husch Blackwell clients who are members of the Council of the Great City Schools and educational leaders, including superintendents, in-house counsel, board members, administrators, compliance officers, and others with influence over educational policy.
Continuing Education Credit
This program is pending approval for Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin continuing legal education credit.