On August 23, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an earlier ruling for Township High School District 211 in Hedgepeth v. Britton, et al., concerning the district’s dismissal of a high school teacher in connection with divisive comments […]
Webinar: Senate Bill 1519 and School Resource Officers
August 27, 2025
Please join us on September 10 for a discussion about Senate Bill 1519, which was recently signed into law as Public Act 104-0430. Franczek attorneys David Braun and Kristen Kinast will analyze this bill’s significant impact on school districts and discuss […]
Franczek Expands Education Practice with Addition of Former CPS General Counsel Ruchi Verma
August 25, 2025
Franczek P.C. strengthened its education practice today with the addition of Ruchi Verma, former General Counsel for Chicago Public Schools, who joins the firm as a partner. “The arrival of Ruchi is the latest step in our plans to further […]
DEI Legislation in Alabama – A Roadmap for Further State Action?
August 21, 2025
In March, Alabama enacted legislation targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The law, SB129, is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. If enacted, it would prohibit public schools and universities from using state funds to promote or […]
With the new school year upon us and the 2020 Title IX Regulations back in effect, Franczek P.C. is offering updated trainings and toolkits to help your administrators have everything your institution needs for compliance support for the 2025-2026 school year. […]
IDHR Releases Racism-Free Schools Training
August 13, 2025
On August 1, 2024, the Racism-Free Schools Law went into effect. As we previously reported, the Racism-Free Schools Law established several requirements for Illinois school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic, nonsectarian schools regarding policies prohibiting discrimination and retaliation based on […]
Appellate Court Finds Employer Intent Matters in Dues-Related Unfair Labor Practice Charges
August 4, 2025
Under the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, an employer’s failure to deduct and remit union dues based on a valid authorization by the employee or a collective bargaining agreement may be an unfair labor practice. According to the Act, “Relief […]
Franczek Deepens Offerings Throughout Illinois with Addition of David Braun and Brandon Wright
August 1, 2025
Franczek P.C. expands its presence in central and southern Illinois with the addition of David Braun and Brandon Wright as partners. These additions solidify the firm’s place as the premier school law firm in Illinois. “What happens at a school […]