How Does New York State’s Smartphone Ban Impact My Child’s IEP or 504 Plan?
New York state’s new smartphone ban in schools has left parents and guardians wondering how the ban might impact their student’s individualized education plan (IEP) or 504…
Can College Students Get Accommodations for ADHD or Autism? An Overview of the Process
Any college or university that accepts federal funding, including student federal financial aid, is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students with…
The Semester Has Already Started—Can I Still Get Accommodations at College?
Classes have already started, but you need accommodations and you haven’t applied for them. Maybe you didn’t know you qualified for accommodations, or you’re newly…
New state law banning smartphones in classrooms could lead to legal questions
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — As the new school year approaches, a recently enacted state law prohibiting smartphones and other internet-connected devices in classrooms is causing…
New York enacts ‘landmark’ law to protect college students from discrimination
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — New York has introduced a what’s being billed as a groundbreaking law aimed at safeguarding college students from discrimination. The legislation…
What It Means: Gov. Hochul’s Proposal Would Ban Smartphones on School Grounds
As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to lay out proposals in her Fiscal Year 2026 budget, she recently announced a proposal to reduce what Governor calls “distracted…
College students lack due process rights, attorney warns
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — College students and their parents may be surprised to learn that students are not afforded due process rights in disciplinary proceedings, according to…
NY attorney weighs in on VT Pledge of Allegiance controversy
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — CBS 6 has continuing coverage of the Pledge of Allegiance controversy at Shaftsbury Elementary School in Bennington County. This week, we spoke to a…
How Adams’ indictment could affect NYU
NEW YORK, NY (Washington Square News) — New York City mayor Eric Adams was indicted last Wednesday on charges of fraud, bribery and conspiracy, inciting a slew of calls for…
Legal reaction to school board approval of weapons detection system
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — CBS 6 has legal reaction to the Schenectady School Board approval of a weapons detection system proposal. As we reported this week, The…