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 moreThu Feb 2, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
General Public Recitation of Item to be Voted Upon at Public Meeting Deemed Sufficient
Springfield School District No. 186 v The Attorney General of Illinois, 2017 Il. 120343 The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a recent binding opinion of the Attorney General that a board of education could not vote on an agreement [in […]Fri Jan 27, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
School Liability for Student Death for Failure to Follow Policy and Procedure
A school district was recently found liable when a student suffered a fatal asthma attack at school. Read moreTue Jan 24, 2017 ‐ Municipal Law News
Municipalities May Deviate From Their Local Zoning Procedures At Times
An Illinois Appellate Court has held that the Village of Clarendon Hills’ deviation from its local procedural rules established in its Zoning Ordinance will not necessarily invalidate subsequent zoning approvals made relative to that matter. Read more