Posts by Lisa Becker, Esq.
Proposed Changes to Title IX
On June 23, 2022, on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Department of Education released its proposed changes to…
Read MoreSupreme Court: Public Schools Are Limited in Regulating Student Speech Made Out of School
On June 23, 2021, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Mahoney Area School District v. B. L., an important…
Read MoreHow Is The Determination Of Custody Impacted By A Child’s Special Needs?
How Is The Determination Of Custody Impacted By A Child’s Special Needs? Planning and Protections for the Special Needs Child…
Read MoreAvoiding Covid Related Suspension At College
In the past week, there have been reports that Cornell University, New York University, Northeastern University, Ohio State University, St.…
Read MoreNew Title IX Regulations
On May 6, 2020, the Department of Education released its updated regulations implementing Title IX (the “Final Rule). Title IX…
Read MoreIEPs, 504s, and Remote Learning in Maryland
Maryland public schools will remain closed due to the COVID-19 until at least May 15, 2020, and that date might…
Read MoreWhat Is Shared Custody And How Does A Maryland Court Determine Whether To Award It?
In Maryland, there are two forms of child custody: physical and legal. Legal custody is the decision-making authority to make…
Read MoreOffit Kurman Family Law Attorney Lisa Seltzer Becker to Present at National Business Institute Seminar
Offit Kurman Family Law Attorney Lisa Seltzer Becker to Present at National Business Institute Seminar Bethesda MD | June…
Read MoreThe Clash of Disability Rights and Title IX in Our Public Schools
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This…
Read MoreSignificant Changes To Title IX
On November 16, 2018, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released proposed regulations implementing Title IX.[1] The proposed regulations require[2] all…
Read More