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School Law Issues Carrying Over

Posted on: 22 June 2020
By: Brandon K. Wright

Despite these new requirements, there are also several legal changes from the last year that will be fully implemented in the 2020-2021 school year that may require changes to policy (if not already), handbooks, and practice:

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Unsatisfactory Appeals

Ashley's Law

Marijuana

Threat Assessment

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Tenured Teacher Dismissal for Cheating on Statewide Testing Affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court

Posted on: 22 June 2020
By: David J. Braun

In a divided decision of the Third District Illinois Appellate Court, the Court upheld a Board's decision to terminate a tenured teacher after a Hearing Officer found insufficient evidence to affirm the Board's dismissal of the teacher.

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Teacher Tenure

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Irremediable Misconduct

Teacher Dismissal

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Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Records Case

Posted on: 22 June 2020
By: David J. Braun

In a decision that may have far-ranging effects beyond policing, in

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Local Records Act

Destruction of Records

Collective Bargaining

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Thinking About Anti-Racism Next Steps

Posted on: 22 June 2020
By: Brandon K. Wright

As school districts consider how to concretely address some issues of racism in public education, there are some existing legal requirements in Illinois that can be used to start action.

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Governor Pritzker signed PA 101-643 on June 18, 2020, As Well as Others New Laws

Posted on: 22 June 2020
By: Brandon K. Wright

PA 101-643 (

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Permissive Limited Summer Return To On-Site Instruction

Posted on: 4 June 2020
By: Brandon K. Wright

On June 4, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-40, which permitted expanded in-person activities for schools

Memoranda of Understanding During COVID On-Site Learning Suspensions: Issues and Considerations

Posted on: 2 April 2020
By: David J. Braun

Remote Learning Days - Special Education FAQ

Posted on: 27 March 2020
By: Brandon K. Wright

Special Education FAQ

SE1. For Remote Learning Days, will school districts be responsible for providing FAPE on those days? If so, will it be requires that the services match the student's current IEP? All of the minutes and related services?