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Breaking Down the Latest Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on Prayer and Religious Expression in the Public School Setting
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. [...]
Celebrating Five Years of Excellence
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 [...]
Kriha Boucek Sponsors the ISAL
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 [...]
Attorney Darcy Kriha Presents at the AASA Aspiring Superintendent Cohort
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 [...]
Supreme Court Allows ADA Claim in Special Education Dispute
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 [...]
Leading with Passion at the 2023 Law and Leadership Conference
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 [...]
Clear and Present Danger Reporting
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 [...]