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IRS Proposes New Nondiscrimination Requirement As A Condition Of Federal Tax-exempt Status For Private Schools
The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed new regulations that would establish an explicit racial nondiscrimination requirement for private schools seeking federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3). These proposed rules go beyond existing law by prohibiting all forms of racial discrimination in education regardless of intent, legality, or purpose, potentially affecting admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered initiatives.
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Proposed Nondiscrimination Rule For Private School Admissions, Financial Assistance, And Other Programs
The IRS has proposed new regulations that would impose nondiscrimination requirements on private schools seeking to maintain their tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). These regulations would prohibit policies discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in admissions, financial assistance, and other school programs. The proposed rules raise important questions about how private schools can structure their programs while complying with federal tax law requirements.
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Jones Day
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As The Protect College Sports Act Heads To The Senate Floor, What Institutions, Collectives And MMR Partners Should Watch
Congress is closer than ever to enacting a comprehensive federal framework for college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 establishes uniform standards for NIL and eligibility issues while solidifying NCAA enforcement authority. With the Senate voting 74-24 to invoke cloture, the bipartisan legislation now moves toward a final vote, featuring provisions on revenue-sharing caps, agent restrictions, and antitrust immunity that will reshape the landscape of college sports.
United States Consumer
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips For New Jersey Drivers | Part II
As students return to classrooms across New Jersey, drivers face increased traffic congestion and heightened accident risks around schools and bus stops. Understanding state traffic laws regarding school bus stops, school zone speed limits, and pedestrian safety becomes critical during this busy season. This comprehensive guide explains the legal requirements and safety measures every motorist should follow to protect children and navigate back-to-school traffic responsibly.
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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer
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Federal Court Rejects Education Department Policy Limiting Jay Treaty Student Aid Access
A federal court in New York struck down a U.S. Department of Education policy requiring American Indian students born in Canada to obtain immigration documents before receiving federal student aid. The decision affirms that Jay Treaty students cannot be subjected to additional documentation requirements not authorized by Congress, marking a significant victory for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Indigenous students nationwide.
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Holland & Knight
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IRS Publishes Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Restricting 501(c)(3) Status Based On “Racial Nondiscrimination” Practices: What Private Schools Need To Know
The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed sweeping new regulations that would revoke tax-exempt status from private schools maintaining any race-conscious policies, from admissions to scholarships to athletics. The proposed rule eliminates longstanding safe harbors for minority-preference programs and extends the Supreme Court's recent college admissions decision to K-12 schools and all educational programs.
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Foley Hoag LLP
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Faculty Bring Federal Challenge To Texas A&M System Policy Restricting Viewpoints In Classroom Discussions
A federal lawsuit challenges Texas A&M University System's classroom-content policy, alleging it unconstitutionally restricts faculty instruction on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The case follows the Eleventh Circuit's decision on Florida's Stop WOKE Act and raises critical questions about viewpoint discrimination, academic freedom, and the boundaries between legitimate curricular oversight and unconstitutional restrictions on classroom speech.
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Steptoe LLP
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New Massachusetts Law Expands Liability For Statutory Mandated Reporters
Massachusetts has enacted a new law criminalizing sexual conduct between mandated reporters and minors aged 16-17 over whom they exercise supervisory authority, carrying penalties up to 20 years in prison. The legislation addresses power imbalances in relationships between minors and adults in positions of authority such as teachers, coaches, and healthcare providers, even after formal supervisory roles have ended. Employers of mandated reporters must now update policies, training programs, and codes of con
United States Criminal
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Holland & Knight
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NCAA Enjoined From Enforcing New Fifth-Year Eligibility Rule
A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction blocking the NCAA from enforcing its new five-year eligibility rule against Division I athletes who graduated high school in 2022. The ruling creates immediate compliance challenges for athletic departments as they navigate roster management, revenue-sharing caps, and potential penalties while the NCAA appeals the decision.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Injunction Against The Higher-Education Provisions Of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act"
A divided Eleventh Circuit panel has affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's Stop WOKE Act from restricting classroom instruction at public universities, finding the law's viewpoint-based limitations likely violate the First Amendment. The court rejected Florida's argument that professors' classroom speech constitutes government speech subject to unrestricted state control, instead emphasizing the special constitutional status of academic freedom and open inquiry in higher education. While the
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Steptoe LLP
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Modifying Donor-Restricted Scholarships Offered By Educational And Other Not-for-Profit Institutions
The Iowa Supreme Court's landmark decision in In re Ezra L. Totton Scholarship addresses whether universities can modify race-based donor-restricted scholarships in response to changing legal landscapes following Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. The case examines the tension between institutional risk management and honoring donor intent when scholarship criteria include protected characteristics like race or gender. This ruling establishes important precedent for how educational institutions must b
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Steptoe LLP
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Modifying Donor-Restricted Endowments Offered By Educational And Other Not-for-Profit Institutions
The Iowa Supreme Court's landmark decision in In re Ezra L. Totton Scholarship addresses whether universities can modify race-based donor-restricted scholarships in response to changing legal landscapes following Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. The Court ruled that while institutions may seek modifications when restrictions become impracticable, any changes must remain faithful to the donor's original charitable intent rather than simply serving institutional compliance goals. This precedent-settin
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Steptoe LLP
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