As we discussed in an alert in December, with PERA’s full implementation on September 1, 2016, new tenure rules are in effect in Illinois. ISBE guidance suggests that for those districts with a PERA implementation date of September 1, 2016, the […]
Originally posted on our Special Education Law Insights Blog It’s a nightmare scenario: You come back to school rested after a well-deserved summer break to find a parent complaining that their child should have been evaluated over the summer and had an IEP […]
We have had an ongoing partnership with the Dewey School of Excellence, a Chicago public school in the Englewood neighborhood, for approximately four years. In the last year, we have held several events benefiting Dewey, including organizing a school supply […]
For the second year in a row, 100% of Franczek attorneys participated in the annual Investing in Justice fundraising campaign. As the charitable arm of the CBA, The Chicago Bar Foundation brings the legal community together to improve access to […]
Franczek is committed to giving back to the community. Our work is very tied to the Chicagoland area and we recognize the importance of contributing to it. We utilize our financial resources and the time, energy, and talent of individuals […]
As technology and social media continue to develop, so do legal questions surrounding their use by public entities and employees. On July 9, 2019, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Knight First Amendment Institute v. Trump decided that President Trump […]
On June 30, 2019, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order aimed at studying and providing recommendations on legal rights and supports in the school environment for transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students. The executive order also requests that the Illinois […]
Originally posted on our Special Education Law Insights Blog Summer is upon us and so it’s the season for Extended School Year (ESY) services. What better time than now to brush up on the law in this area? Most special education school leaders […]
