Education
KSLN represents school districts and boards of education with a deep understanding of the needs and demands affecting schools and their employees. School districts face strict regulations while maintaining a nurturing and educational environment for students. This challenge is unique to schools, as they must operate under the ever-changing federal and state laws with strained resources. KSLN works collaboratively with public and private schools, school districts, and boards of education to develop practical and workable legal options and solutions.
KSLN has successfully represented school districts, boards of education, school administrators, teachers, and employees in high-profile, complex federal civil rights and constitutional litigation from pre-commencement up to appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Services we offer and provide include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Administrative Hearings
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Student Discipline
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Attorney General Investigations
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Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Investigations
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New York State Department of Education Investigations
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Employee Discipline and §3020-a Hearings
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Discrimination Claims by Students
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Discrimination Claims by Employees
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Disability Claims – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and Rehabilitation Act Section 504
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Employment Litigation
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Title IX
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Title IV
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Sexual Abuse
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Student Constitutional Claims, Due Process, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, and Equal Protection
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Search and Seizure
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Student Privacy and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Negligence and Other Tort Claims
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Civil Rights Violations
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Premises Liability
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Student Assaults
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Transportation-Related Issues
Our Education Law practice works closely with our Constitutional Litigation, Civil Rights Defense, and Employment & Labor Law practice groups.
