Lakewood School Funding Case and What It Means for New Jersey Families

Empty New Jersey classroom with law book on student rights and gavel, symbolizing Lakewood school funding case

The recent decision of the Appellate Division in Alcantara v. Allen-McMillan (Docket No. A-2493-23), approved for publication on September 8, 2025, underscores a difficult truth about public education in New Jersey. While the court affirmed that the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 (SFRA) is constitutional as applied to the Lakewood School District, it also […]

Title IX Compliance

Accused student with attorney and family during a Title IX university hearing in 2025

How Institutional Failures Become Your Defense Understanding the Title IX compliance checklist for 2025 is critical for accused students and their families. Federal rules now demand schools follow strict procedures, and when they fail, those compliance gaps can form the foundation of your defense. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. While […]