Include an Honesty Affirmation in Your Applications

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• Whether it’s an application for employment or enrollment, consider adding a written statement in your school’s application document that requires the applicant to confirm the information provided is both true and complete as of the date of submission. Read the Legal Tip of the Week for guidance on getting honest answers.

• In the wake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, which held that Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination in the workplace includes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, the Biden administration issued an executive order stating its position that other federal civil rights laws, such as Title IX and the Fair Housing Act, also prohibit discrimination on these grounds. This article may be useful as you evaluate your school’s programs and policies to create a more welcoming and inclusive school community in line with your mission and values.

• The White House released updated information and requirements regarding international travel into the U.S. Starting November 8, foreign nationals may enter the U.S., but proof of COVID-19 vaccination (with limited exceptions) will be required to board the plane. A negative COVID-19 test within three days of travel to the U.S. is still required. It is important for independent schools with international students (or those considering resuming international travel) to know that children under 18 are exempt from the vaccination requirement at this time.