Education Program Compliance

We simplify every aspect of federal education grant programs for recipients and subrecipients nationwide, making compliance and administration more manageable and less overwhelming.

Feeling Overwhelmed With Administering Your Federal Education Program?

Navigating federal education programs like ESEA, IDEA, and HEA can be challenging, especially when balancing compliance with program-specific statutes and regulations alongside fiscal requirements such as the Uniform Guidance. Our team is here to guide you through the intricate landscape of federal education programs, helping you grasp the fundamentals of grants administration and supporting you in resolving more nuanced challenges.

Our Firm can help you understand how to best administer your federal programs, while ensuring compliance with federal programmatic and fiscal requirements, whether you are new to federal grants or a seasoned grants administrator.

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Attending the EDGAR Academy was an exceptional professional learning experience. It left me feeling completely prepared to be more effective and compliant in my work with federal programs. Bruman kept the material incredibly interesting with engaging stories and humor. I would highly recommend to both new and seasoned Federal Programs Coordinators.

Dana Pinketti

Director of Staff and Program Development, Ridley School District

How We Can Help

Statewide & district-level trainings

Review program policies & procedures for compliance

Conduct mock monitoring visits

Assist with the drafting & submitting of State and local plans

Draft & review state and local guidance documents on the federal requirements

Assist states with IDEA Due Process and State complaints

Litigate IDEA MOE appeals

Assist States generally with their hearing appeal procedures

Author publications on ESEA, IDEA, CTE & AEFLA program compliance

Our Programmatic Expertise Covers:

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA/ESSA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Civil Rights Compliance)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
Head Start
School Nutrition Programs
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC)
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins)
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Vocational Rehabilitation Act
Higher Education Act (HEA)
Federal Student Aid
TRIO Programs
Discretionary Education Grants
- Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
- Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP)
- Charter School Program (CSP)
- Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

What To Expect

Deep Subject Matter Expertise

Our Firm has over 45 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in federal education program compliance

Fast & Reliable Responsiveness

Clients are always our #1 priority, which is why we are committed to being available when you need us

Above & Beyond Service

We offer personalized attention when helping clients navigate all aspects of federal education programs

Success Stories

Rated 5 out of 5

The Bruman Group has worked tirelessly to provide support to our team through trainings, e-mail, and phone/web meetings. We can be assured that when we have a need for The Bruman Group’s support with federal guidance and legislation, that their team will be available to us immediately with timely and helpful information and counsel. They ensure that we are able to understand the changes on the federal level and how they will interact with the education policy goals we have as a state, untangling the various responsibilities imposed by federal education and grants management laws and regulations.

Trey Michael

Senior Director, Office of Career and Technical Education at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Rated 5 out of 5

As a law firm contracted by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to provide support for federal education grants, The Bruman Group has been an invaluable asset to our work. Their expertise, professionalism, and accessibility have played a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and maximizing the impact of federal funding in our state.

The Bruman Group's commitment to excellence and client service sets them apart. Their ability to translate intricate legal frameworks into actionable strategies has greatly benefited our department and the· districts we serve. I have complete trust in their work and highly recommend them to any organization seeking legal expertise in federal education and grants management.

Molly Killingsworth

Director of Federal Programs, AL State Department of Education