What it is
Education Law at Melleh Law covers the rules that shape how schools, universities, edtech providers, and families admit, teach, protect data, contract, and resolve disputes—in the U.S. and across borders. We translate dense regulations into clear steps, so academic programs run smoothly and stakeholders’ rights are respected.

A tailored, compliance-first approach
No two institutions—or families—are the same. We align your mission and risk profile with the applicable frameworks (admissions, student rights, privacy/data protection, accessibility, employment, and procurement). For international contexts, we coordinate cross-border requirements, recognition of credentials, and data transfers so policies remain consistent across jurisdictions.

Who we serve

• Private K-12 schools, language institutes, colleges/universities, and study-abroad/TNE programs

• Edtech and training providers (LMS, assessment, proctoring, AI/analytics, content platforms)

• Families and students (admissions, student records, discipline, accommodations)

• Corporate academies and employers offering learning programs

What we deliver

• Admissions & student-life governance: policies, codes of conduct, investigations, and appeal workflows

• Privacy & data protection: FERPA-aligned policies, directory-information designations, data-sharing agreements/DPAs, vendor due diligence, child-privacy considerations, and cross-border data transfer strategies

• Accessibility & inclusion: disability accommodations (ADA/504), digital-accessibility roadmaps (e.g., WCAG), and training

• Contracts & procurement: MSAs, licensing, content/IP, SaaS/edtech agreements, and service-level metrics

• Employment & faculty matters: offer letters, handbooks, conflicts, and academic-freedom boundaries

• Regulatory & accreditation alignment: handbooks, grievance procedures, required notices, and audit-readiness

• Dispute resolution: informal resolution, investigations, and coordination with litigation when needed

Typical strategies we may employ

• Policy suites covering admissions, discipline, academic integrity, attendance, and grievance/appeals

• Data-governance playbooks (record classification/retention, access rights, breach response, vendor onboarding)

• AI in education guidelines (model use, bias testing, transparency, and assessment integrity)

• Accommodation workflows (intake, documentation standards, individualized plans, faculty coordination)

• Online/Blended learning compliance (proctoring, identity verification, proctor data handling)

• International program support (partnership MOUs, cross-border course delivery, recognition of study/credits)

International & cross-border programs
We help institutions and families navigate transnational education (dual degrees, branch campuses, exchanges), admissions for international students, recognition of prior learning, and cross-border contracting with edtech vendors—aligning privacy, IP, and local regulatory expectations in each country involved.

Our process

1. Discovery & mapping — mission, programs, jurisdictions, data flows, pain points

2. Design — policy set, contracts, privacy/accessibility plan, training calendar

3. Implementation — adoption, communications, staff training, vendor onboarding

4. Operate & monitor — audits, metrics, refreshers, and periodic reviews as rules evolve

This overview is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Outcomes depend on your specific facts and the laws and regulations that apply to your institution or matter.