Education
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Education
Available Now: Title IX Toolkit for K-12 Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released its final Rules governing how higher education institutions must address allegations of sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”).
Available Now: Title IX Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions
By Maritza Guevara |
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released its final Rules governing how higher education institutions must address allegations of sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”).
Available Now: Title IX Toolkit and Training for K-12 School Districts
By Maritza Guevara |
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) rules, which go into effect on August 14, 2020, require significant revisions to school districts’ policies and grievance procedures, as well as training for district personnel who are involved in the Title IX investigation and grievance process. To assist your school district in preparing for implementation of the new Rules, our attorneys have developed a Toolkit of required forms and notices for use by districts in processing Title IX sexual harassment reports and complaints. Our team is also offering a comprehensive, three-hour in-service training for your school district Title IX personnel.
SECOND UPDATED: Return to Campus Supply Kit
By Shari Leming |
UPDATED Supply Kit: Our attorneys have developed a COVID-19 Return to Campus Supply Kit for higher education institutions as of November 23, 2020. The Supply Kit contains various forms, notices and other documents for use by higher education institutions.
UPDATED: Back to School Supply Kit
By Shari Leming |
We have been closely monitoring the guidance from ISBE, IDPH and the CDC. In light of the new guidance received over the last week from ISBE, IDPH and the CDC, we have updated several of our forms to ensure you have the most current and up-to-date information for your school community.
FAQ: Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School
By Shari Leming |
We recognize the benefit of having access not only to our recorded webinar, but also the written FAQ with answers from the webinar.
Department of Education Declines to Seek Waivers of FAPE and LRE Requirements under IDEA
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 27, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued a report to Congress regarding her recommended waiver authority under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES…
ISBE Issues Emergency Rules to Modify State-Mandated Graduation Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 27, following Governor Pritzker’s April 24, 2020 Executive Order 2020-31, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released Emergency Rules temporarily modifying the State-mandated graduation requirements. According to…
Webinar & Materials: COVID-19 Legal Panel Discussion on Critical Issues Facing K-12 Schools
By Robbins Schwartz |
Join us for a comprehensive, high-level panel discussion on frequently asked questions facing Illinois K-12 schools as a result of the frequently evolving COVID-19 crisis. Attorneys from our labor and…
New Laws Effective 1/1/2016
By Robbins Schwartz |
New Laws Effective January 1, 2016 Affecting Labor and Employment Certifications and Prerequisites to Employment Public Act 99-0267 – Amends the Community Expanded Mental Health Services Act. Requires that in order…