Client Alert: New Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Accessibility Requirements for Public Colleges and Universities: What In-House Counsel Should Do Now

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to specifically require that state and local government websites, mobile applications and other digital tools be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Public colleges and universities are now entering a decisive two-year window for compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule. Originally published in NYSBA ©2026.... By: Whiteford