Wed Feb 24, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
Federal Guidance Issued On Assessments Under ESEA
On February 22, 2021 the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) issued guidance regarding schools’ mandatory assessments for the 2020-21 school year, which can be found here. The Department is providing flexibility to states but not canceling the assessments altogether. […]Tue Feb 23, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
The Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA)
As of July 1, 2021, the amendments to the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA), passed and signed into law in 2019, will take effect. These amendments require school districts to provide protection for student data when collected by educational […]Fri Feb 5, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
Supreme Court Holds School Board Has Authority To Impose Lesser Alternative Disciplinary Penalty Than Termination For Misconduct If Termination Is Not Sustained By Hearing Officer
The Illinois Supreme Court has concluded that the Chicago Board of Education (“Board”) has the power to decide to suspend and reduce the back pay of a tenured teacher, once termination proceedings have been initiated but the hearing officer finds the charges do not support termination.Fri Jan 29, 2021 ‐ Firm News
Dennis G. Walsh Has Been Hired by Ogle County As Special Counsel for Environmental Matters
KTJ Board President and partner, Dennis G. Walsh was recently hired by Ogle County as special environmental counsel relating to the landfills located within the county and for its other environmental legal needs.