Tag: Lawsuits

June 29, 2018

California Attorney General charges one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers for violating state laws

The lawsuit follows similar actions by other states and California lawsuits against other for-profit colleges and student loan companies on behalf of student debtors.

Solomon Moore

April 5, 2018

How a tiny Native American community's trauma might impact education law

A judge’s ruling in a case brought on behalf of schoolchildren in a Grand Canyon reservation could impact whether school districts are required to provide disability services to students impacted by trauma and adversity.

David Washburn

March 28, 2018

Bay Area school district wants voters to decide whether to drop at-large elections

Lawsuit asks the court to order West Contra Costa Unified to seek a State Board of Education waiver to bypass an election so new boundaries could take effect in November.

Theresa Harrington

September 14, 2017

Los Angeles Unified settles lawsuit over funding for 'high-needs' students

The district agrees to provide an additional $150 million to 50 high-needs schools.

George White

September 11, 2017

California sues Trump over end of 'Dreamer' program

California joins UC, other states in trying to save program that protects undocumented young people

Carolyn Jones

September 8, 2017

UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'

UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.

Carolyn Jones

March 19, 2017

Two-decade old legal battle over special education oversight nears resolution, brings major changes 

The California Department of Education said it would end its legal challenges and follow a “corrective action plan” for special education monitoring issued in 2014 by the U.S. District Court of Northern California in San Francisco.

Jane Meredith Adams

February 18, 2016

Ability to opt out uncertain in lawsuit requiring student data release

The judge is allowing parent objections, but it's unclear if those will block the release of data.

Theresa Harrington

February 15, 2016

Scalia's death likely to alter outcome in Friedrichs lawsuit

At stake is the ability of the CTA and public employee unions to charge mandatory fees.

John Fensterwald

January 27, 2016

California lawsuit appeal pursues claim of inadequate education funding

A ruling in the case is expected within the next 90 days.

Michael Collier

January 26, 2016

Plaintiff in lawsuit updates costs of inadequate funding

Robles-Wong and Campaign for Quality Education plaintiffs take their case to appeals court.

John Fensterwald

January 11, 2016

Supreme Court signals it's ready to hand CTA, public unions big setback

The teachers in Friedrichs lawsuit claim mandatory fees violate their rights.

John Fensterwald

January 11, 2016

Supreme Court hears case challenging union dues – here's what you need to know

Arguments begin in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association.

John Fensterwald

January 6, 2016

Court of appeal finally to hear case charging underfunding of schools

A judge initially dismissed the grounds for the two companion cases in 2011.

John Fensterwald

November 9, 2015

Schools fire back against physical education instruction lawsuit

The school districts are charged with failing to provide mandated PE instruction.

Jane Meredith Adams