Changes in Bullying Prevention Policy Requirements
PA 103-47 is in effect for the 2023-2024 school year, and requires changes to all school district’s bullying prevention policies.
Discrimination
Recognizing and Responding to Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Consistent with Board Policy
Increasingly, issues of legally-compliant responses to discrimination claims turn on the school district's initial recognition that the alleged conduct falls under the umbrella of discrimination. Too often, a school district's informal and poorly documented response to a situation (even a situation where there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of discrimination) is problematic due