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On April 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) announced that it would further delay implementation of its controversial “third-party servicer” (“TPS”) guidance, which was released this February. It also provided significant policy clarifications to the regulated community concerning study abroad programs, clinical relationships, and other impacted arrangements. READ MORE
We're delighted to share a recent article and webinar aimed at helping institutions understand the compliance requirements found in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General "Guide for Compliance Attestation Engagements of Proprietary Schools Expending Higher Education Emergency Relief Act Funds." READ MORE
The U.S. Department of Education has issued significant new guidance to institutions of higher education regarding their receipt and use of the funds being distributed through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), a relief program created by the CARES Act. In this article, we review the important, and in some cases, surprising information that was included in the new guidance documents. READ MORE
Earlier this afternoon, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to institutional leaders detailing the process for securing the first round of relief funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. READ MORE
On November 29, Aaron Lacey presented a webinar examining the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed Title IX rules in significant detail. These proposed rules, if implemented, will constitute the first significant revision of the Department’s Title IX regulations in over 40 years. READ MORE
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the enforcement of arbitration agreements in employment contracts likely extends the same benefit to institutions of higher education on an issue of key importance in recent years: The ability of schools to include arbitration provisions in their enrollment agreements. READ MORE
Over the past two months, Thompson Coburn’s Higher Education Practice presented a four-part webinar series examining the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed borrow defense rule. If you missed a session, would like to view a session a second time, or would like to share the information with other members of your team, the recordings are now available free and on demand. READ MORE
The new guidance advises institutions on the independence of the Title IX coordinator position, the allocation of adequate resources and training to Title IX compliance staff, and the core functions of the coordinator role. READ MORE
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