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CLE highlights risks of moving special education programs to HHS
In February, CLE published the brief “Why Special Education Cannot – and Should Not – Be Moved to HHS Under Federal Law.” This brief is timelier than ever, as recent reporting from Education Week tracks the Trump administration’s efforts to shift Department of Education programs to other agencies. While at least 119 K-12 and higher education programs have been moved, the Office of […]
CLE testifies in support of H.210: An Act to Promote Equity in School Attendance Requirements
On November 18, 2025, CLE staff attorney Alexis Rickmers testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons With Disabilities in favor of H.210. Earlier this year, CLE also submitted written testimony to the Joint Committee on Education in favor of the Senate companion bill, S.399. The bill would repeal the punitive Learnfare law, which reduces families’ Transitional Aid […]
CLE testifies to oppose BPS superintendent’s recommendations for a new exam school admissions policy
On October 29, 2025, CLE staff attorney Alexis Rickmers spoke at the BPS School Committee meeting to oppose the superintendent’s recommendation for a new exam school admissions policy. This recommendation would replace the policy BPS implemented in 2021, which divides Boston into areas based on resident income, with equal allocations of exam school seats across all tiers. The new plan […]
CLE submits comments in support of S.371/H.655: An Act to Promote Comprehensive and Inclusive Curriculum
On September 23, 2025, CLE submitted testimony to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education in favor of S.371/H.655. The bill would require all Massachusetts public schools to teach students the “accurate histories, writings, and contributions of cultural and ethnic groups that have been historically underrepresented, marginalized, or excluded.” This includes, for example, a history and social studies curriculum that teaches […]
Register for the Bob Moses Conference!
CLE invites everyone committed to ensuring all students have access to a high quality education to register for the 2025 Bob Moses conference. The conference is October 11th and 12th, and attendees can either participate virtually or in person on Boston University’s campus. The link to register is here.
CLE sues BPS for student information shared with ICE
On June 21, 2018, the Center for Law and Education, in conjunction with a coalition of students’ rights groups, filed a lawsuit against Boston Public Schools (“BPS”) to obtain public records that are being improperly withheld regarding BPS’ disturbing practice of sharing information with federal immigration officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via the Boston Regional Intelligence Center […]