On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a noteworthy decision for school districts addressing student discipline, disability accommodations, and transfer enrollment policies. In E.W. v. Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, the court affirmed […]
Category: Education
OCR Resolution with Virginia Beach Schools Highlights the Importance of Title IX Documentation and Follow-Through
October 6, 2026
On September 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a resolution agreement with Virginia Beach City Public Schools concerning the district’s response to reports of sexual misconduct. OCR reported, it found, that the district […]
U.S. Department of Education Formally Restores the 2020 Title IX Regulations
September 29, 2026
On September 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education published Title IX Regulations to formally rescind the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX Regulations and restore the 2020 Regulations, effective immediately. This action brings the Code of Federal Regulations in line […]
Webinar: Recent Procedural Changes at the PTAB
September 28, 2026
On Wednesday, October 7th at noon join Franczek attorneys Ares Dalianis, Michael Hernandez, and John Anders for a discussion of recent procedural changes at the PTAB and how they will affect the process for intervention and the rights of taxing […]
ISBE and U.S. Department of Education Guidance on Student Mental Health Screenings and Student Privacy Rights
September 8, 2026
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) recently released guidance documents addressing universal mental health screening and student privacy rights under applicable state and federal laws. School districts should […]
New Artificial Intelligence Developments for Illinois Schools: ISBE Releases Statewide Guidance and Governor Pritzker Signs SB 2909
August 26, 2026
July brought two notable developments regarding the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in Illinois schools. On July 9, 2026, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released comprehensive guidance addressing the use of AI in teaching, learning, and school operations […]
Illinois Enacts New Restrictions on Coursework Eligible for Teacher Salary Advancement
August 26, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 5321 into law as Public Act 104-0795, which adds Section 24-8.2 to the Illinois School Code. Specifically, Section 24-8.2 limits the type of coursework public educational employers may recognize for teacher […]
Show Your Work: Franczek Toolkits and Upcoming Webinar to Support Schools’ Compliance
August 24, 2026
With the new school year upon us, Franczek P.C. is once again ready to help support your school teams with responding to student safety concerns and needs that may arise throughout the year. From student discipline and bullying prevention, to […]