Education Law: Chapter 11 of Project 2025 alongside Title IX, First Amendment, and Book Ban Challenges

This session examines the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and its four core goals, including dismantling the administrative state and returning power to states. Attendees will explore Chapter 11’s specific proposals for redistributing federal education programs and eliminating the Department of Education.

This session covers the landmark Loper Bright decision that overturned Chevron deference, fundamentally changing how courts review agency interpretations. Participants will examine Title IX’s statutory framework, regulatory history across administrations, and current enforcement status including transgender athlete policies.

A brief intermission allowing participants to refresh and prepare for the remaining sessions. Use this time to review notes and formulate questions for upcoming discussions.

This session analyzes the First Amendment framework as it applies to education, tracing the evolution of student speech rights from Tinker through Mahanoy. Attendees will learn the different legal standards governing political speech, vulgar speech, school-sponsored speech, and off-campus expression.

This concluding session synthesizes key takeaways and explores practical implications for attorneys and educators navigating the evolving federal education landscape. Participants will discuss how state-level action becomes increasingly critical as federal involvement potentially decreases under current policy directions.