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 […]
Category: K-12 Education
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 […]
Yesterday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a revised version of HB 1167, which provides paid administrative leave, with no deduction of sick leave days, to fully vaccinated teachers for absences related to COVID-19. Governor Pritzker had earlier vetoed a […]
Curriculum Objections: Webinar and Toolkit
April 5, 2022
As announced during our recent webinar on curriculum objections, Franczek is pleased to offer a new Curriculum Objections Toolkit to support districts as they receive and process curriculum objections. Our toolkit contains a sample policy, customizable forms and parent notices, […]