Continuing Implementation of the Changes in the Bullying Statute
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Managing Decisions about Joint Purchasing
We have previously provided information about the change in the bidding statute here
United States Supreme Court Denial of Cert.
The United States Supreme Court, again passed on the opportunity to clarify transgender students’ rights under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX.
Welcome Matt Walters!
Matt Walters joined the firm as a Senior Associate Attorney on December 18, 2023. While Matt is new to our firm, he has over 15 years of experience as an attorney.
Congratulations Christine Christensen!
Christine Christensen, who has been an Associate Attorney with the firm since 2016, became a Partner of the firm on January 1, 2024.
Christine has a broad background in school law and substantial experience in special education matters. Christine's experience and ability has made her an integral part of our firm, and we look forward to her continuing in a critical role for years to come.
Congratulations Ellen Lueking!
Ellen Lueking, who has been an Associate Attorney with the firm since 2021, has been promoted to Senior Associate Attorney, effective January 1, 2024.
Ellen has broad background in school law and has vast experience investigating and dealing with Title IX matters. In the relatively short time she has been an attorney, Ellen's input and opinions have been greatly valued by members of the firm. Ellen's promotion is well-deserved!
Mandatory Recess and Letting the Kids Burn Energy
As Illinois descends into the depths of winter, the weather turns ever-colder and messy. Despite the organizational issues, students in kindergarten through fifth grade must receive supervised, unstructured, child-directed play – also known as recess.
Constitutional and Policy Considerations for Library Book Bans
We have received a number of inquiries regarding the proposed policy changes required by PA 103-100, which limits the abilities of libraries, including school libraries, to ban, limit, or remove books based on partisan or doctrinal grounds. While the statute became effective on January 1, 2024, it is important to note that there are also longstanding constitutional considerations when schools s
Public Act 103-0395
Effective January 1, 2024, Public Act 103-0395 modified Section 24-2 of the School Code and added educational support personnel employees to the long-existing law that previously applied only to teachers for the purposes of legal or special holidays. Section 24-2 now relevantly states, “No deduction shall be made from the time or compensation of a school employee, including an educational support personnel employee, on
Title IX Rules on Sexual Harassment and Athletic Participation
The long-awaited Title IX Sexual Harassment rules and Athletic Participation rules are finally set to be released in March 2024.