U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration's Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation
On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education formally rescinded the Biden Administration's regulation implementing Title IX. US ED will be reinstating the 2020 regulations. The final rule can be found in ED's press release.
U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Issue Guidance on Swatting Threads
On September 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice released joint guidance on how educational institutions can prepare for and respond to swatting incidents. The Dear Colleague Letter includes background on swatting, charging options, best practices, and additional resources. To view the full press release, which includes a link to the guidance, visit the US ED website.
Department of Homeland Security "Duration of Status" Rule Temporarily Blocked
On September 14, 2026, a federal judge temporarily blocked the new 'duration of status' regulation that was set to limit international students with a fixed-period framework. The memorandum and order on motion for preliminary injection is available here.
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