Category: Education Law News
Thu Feb 16, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Gregory T. Smith Selected as Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s February Spotlight Author
We are proud to announce that Gregory T. Smith is the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s February Spotlight Author for his work on the IICLE handbooks and speaking at IICLE conferences.Tue Feb 14, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Use of Personal Electronic Devices May Create Public Records
Based upon the recent opinion of the Public Access Counselor (“Public Access Opinion 16—006”) addressing the interplay between personal email accounts and public records. Read moreFri Feb 10, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Public Body Not Entitled to Absolute Immunity From Liability for Injury Suffered by Cyclist on Area Bike Path
No Absolute Immunity A biker who suffered serious injuries when she rode her bicycle over a defective area of a bike path and was thrown off sued the City (the City had assumed responsibility for the path by agreement with […]Tue Feb 7, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
School District Not Liable for Alleged Injuries Due to Bullying When Making Discretionary Decisions; Bullying Policy and Handbook Not a “Contract” With Students or Parents
When making discretionary decisions under a District bullying policy, school officials are not liable for physical or psychological injury suffered by students. Read more