Hinman Straub’s Education Practice is wide ranging, managing issues impacting every educational institution in New York State. We work with institutions and groups across New York to address policy, regulatory, and transactional issues that arise in this constantly evolving environment.  For many of our education clients, our representation is multi-faceted. We have the experience and capacity to help our clients succeed in an ever-changing regulatory landscape while identifying new opportunities related to funding, regulatory relief, or changes to state policies.  We monitor and provide updates to clients as rules and regulations change and successfully navigate complex multi-state or federal regulatory agency or accreditation requirements.

Our team of professionals of attorneys and professionals with comprehensive government experience sets us apart from other firms.  We have extensive experience drafting legislation and regulations and successfully seeking their passage or adoption. We work closely with the New York State Education Department on implementation and advise clients on an on-going basis.  We also provide clients with guidance on state procurement and contracts, grant opportunities and bid challenges.

Our current clients include preschool providers, public elementary and secondary schools, special education schools and programs, non-degree schools, colleges and universities.  We also represent membership organizations, unions, licensed professions, cultural institutions and assist with professional and corporate practice matters.

We are experienced in every aspect of education law and policy including:

  • Accreditation
  • Corporate Practice
  • Degree-Granting Authority
  • Early Childhood Care
  • Early Education
  • Licensing by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
  • Litigation, Government Investigations and Enforcement Actions
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Not-for-profit Education Program Incorporation
  • Procurement and Contracting
  • Professional Licensing
  • Public School Financing
  • Regents Charters
  • Research and Economic Development
  • School Buildings, Grounds and Transportation
  • Special Education Policy, Funding and Rate Appeals
  • State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) participation
  • State Funded Grants and Scholarships
  • Student Affairs and Conduct
  • Title IX
  • Tuition Assistance Audits