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Chevron Doctrine Overruled
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies (including the U.S. Department of Education) by overturning the ‘Chevron doctrine’ which had been recognized since 1984. Chevron U. S. A. [...]
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) just released Residential Placement guidance document
Navigating residential placements can be complex, especially when considering factors such as student residency and district financial responsibility for educational services in a residential setting. We often get questions like, “Which district is responsible for [...]
WCAG 2.1 Standards for K-12 Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a final Rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addressing website accessibility requirements for K-12 public school districts and other governmental entities throughout the [...]
Title IX Amendments Issued by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19, 2024
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Regulations, Providing Vital Protections Against Sex Discrimination. In addition to the rules, the DOE issued a fact sheet, analysis of changes, [...]
PAC Clarifies Public Recital Requirements in Non-Disciplinary Personnel Actions:
In a non-binding opinion issued on November 2, 2023, the Public Access Counsel (PAC) determined that a Board of Education did not violate the Open Meeting Act’s (OMA) public recital requirement when it did not [...]
Faith’s Law and the Role of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Illinois
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 [...]
Updates on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
The Illinois Legislature recently passed a Fiscal Budget for 2024 that includes a major investment in education. Continue reading to learn more.