February 2024 Community College Legal Update Newsletter

Notable decisions in this issue include:

• A medical school could require a resident to repeat a year despite an internal complaint and approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted final rules made in response to statutory changes enacted by House Bill 8 during the 88th Legislative Session.
• The U.S. Department of Education announced steps to help colleges process student data faster and more efficiently in the wake of issues with the new FAFSA form.