Education Regulatory Compliance
K-12 schools, charter networks, and higher education institutions.
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Regulatory Overview
K-12 and higher education institutions receiving federal funding face enforcement from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (Title IX, Section 504/ADA), Federal Student Aid (Title IV compliance), and state accrediting agencies. FERPA protects student educational records. The surge in Title IX complaints following the 2022 final rule has significantly increased enforcement activity.
Primary Enforcement Focus
Title IX sexual harassment complaints, FERPA violations, and FSA Title IV audits are the primary enforcement areas. Accreditor sanctions can trigger DOE "heightened cash monitoring."
Common Violation Patterns
Title IX Response Failures
Failure to investigate sexual harassment complaints, inadequate supportive measures, and retaliation against complainants.
FERPA Unauthorized Disclosures
Sharing student records without consent or FERPA exception. Common in law enforcement requests and parent disputes.
Title IV Misrepresentation
False or misleading claims about graduation rates, job placement, or program costs to recruit students for federally-funded programs.
Disability Accommodation Failures
Denying or delaying legally required accommodations under Section 504/ADA. Increasingly litigated at the K-12 level.
Enforcement Actions — Education
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Key Regulations
34 CFR Part 99 — FERPA
Governs access to and disclosure of student educational records. Violations result in loss of federal funding. Annual FERPA notification required.
34 CFR Part 106 — Title IX
Prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education. Requires Title IX coordinator, grievance procedures, and prompt investigation of complaints.
34 CFR Part 668 — Title IV Student Assistance
Participation requirements for federal student aid programs. 90/10 rule, default rate thresholds, and gainful employment rules for for-profits.
ADA Title II / Section 504
Accessibility requirements for school facilities, digital content, and academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
State Accreditation Standards
Regional accreditors are recognized by DOE. Loss of accreditation results in immediate loss of Title IV eligibility.