Faith’s Law is a new Illinois statute first passed in 2021 with a comprehensive trailer bill in 2023. The employment aspects of the statute have received most of the attention, but school districts are also required to notify parents/guardians about the availability of the ISBE Faith’s Law Resource Guide at the beginning of each school [...]
The Illinois Legislature recently passed a Fiscal Budget for 2024 that includes a major investment in education. Continue reading to learn more.
By: Elizabeth Kelly On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released guidance on the current state of the law as it relates to school prayer and religious expression in the public school setting. This guidance comes on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton. The legal motivation for [...]
Kriha Boucek celebrates five years of excellence in education law! In May 2018, we opened with a dedication to providing exceptional legal representation and counsel. Five years later, Kriha Boucek's attorneys now serve school districts in Illinois and Missouri. Together, we look forward to many more years of dedicated service.
Kriha Boucek strives to promote positive educational atmospheres and outcomes for students, educators and administrators. We are proud to expand our impact by partnering with the Illinois Association of School Administrators and their seventh School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) cohort. As a sponsor of the ISAL cohort, KB provides financial support to the professional development [...]
This week, Attorney Darcy Kriha will present at the AASA Aspiring Superintendent Cohort! The event teaches real-world skills to the next generation of aspiring superintendents — Darcy's presentation will revolve around the skills needed to work with school board attorneys. Conference Details Date: May 3-5, 2023 Time: All day Location: Alexandria, Virginia (AASA office) Topic: Working [...]
By: Rob Swain In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that a student eligible for special education may file a lawsuit in court for damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act without first going through (“exhausting”) administrative due process procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The exhaustion doctrine is an [...]
Get ready for legislative updates, education insights and more — Kriha Boucek will participate in the Southern Illinois Administrators 2023 Law and Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Join our attorneys for a day of professional development and networking. The 2023 Law and Leadership Conference brings together the region's education leaders — including school [...]
Recently, the Illinois State Police (ISP) notified school districts that clear and present danger reports will now be made through an online portal. The ISP provided school districts with a user agreement that was originally required to be signed by March 1 and prior to use of the portal. Several school law firms and organizations, [...]
Education Week ran an article on Feb. 3, 2023 highlighting a noticeable uptick in aggressive adult behaviors in PK-12 schools nationwide. The article, “Parents’ Bad Behavior at School Sports Events Has Gotten Extreme” by Elizabeth Heubeck, framed the issue of aggression through the lens of sporting events. Recently KB attorneys have observed aggressive adult behaviors [...]
