The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its intent to amend the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to “strengthen and protect rights for students with disabilities.” While the ADA Amendments of 2008 broadened the definition […]
Category: Education
Considerations for Law Enforcement Referrals
May 11, 2022
School district practices on referrals to local law enforcement for student misconduct in schools are facing intense scrutiny in the wake of the ProPublica investigation reported these past weeks in the Chicago Tribune. Following the initial report, Dr. Carmen Ayala released […]
Franczek partner Scott Metcalf was invited by Crain’s Chicago Business to submit an editorial for its May 2, 2022, Property Tax Reform forum. The piece, which is available in the print edition and to subscribers online, addresses the differences in […]
Federal Case Highlights Nuances of Addressing Sexual Harassment Involving Students with Disabilities
April 26, 2022
Originally posted to our Special Education Law Insights Blog. In March, the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington ruled against a school district in favor of a student with intellectual disabilities, who was awarded $500,000 by a jury based […]
Originally posted to our Title IX Insights Blog. In February, we launched a multi-part series in which we provide a refresher on the key players on the Title IX team under the current 2020 regulations. While we wait for the […]
PAC Issues New Binding Opinion Regarding Personal and Pre-Decisional Exemptions Under FOIA
April 20, 2022
The PAC recently released its second binding opinion of 2022, which provides helpful analysis and guidance regarding the personal and pre-decisional exemptions under the FOIA. The PAC determined that the City of Chicago Department of Human Resources (“Department”) violated the […]
COVID-19 Paid Leave Law: FAQ
April 12, 2022
The COVID-19 paid leave law has raised both legal and practical questions for school administrators. The most pressing questions about the implications of the law and implementation are addressed below. To further assist with following the mandates of the law, […]
Originally posted on our Title IX Insights Blog. In March, President Biden signed into law the Violence against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA), which Congress passed as part of the FY22 Omnibus appropriations bill. First passed in 1994 and reauthorized in […]