Special Education and School Law News

School Districts Must Exhaust Supports Services Before Removing Students From The Rolls

Illinois’ Students No Longer Have To Choose Between Medication And Education

Effective July 1, 2018 school districts must develop and implement policies on student acceleration.

Illinois High School did not discriminate against student under Section 504 and ADA by refusing continued enrollment after student moved out of the district.

Illinois Legislators Approve Student Use of Medical Marijuana in School

Bullied Student with Special Needs Awarded $250,000

Following ISBE's initiation of the State's first-ever Public Inquiry, findings released April 19, 2018 identify systemic issues with the CPS Special Education Program including…

When is a photo or video of a student an education record under FERPA? The U.S. Department of Education answers this and related questions in its recent FAQ document.

Student denied FAPE by school district's adherence to homebound instruction guidelines rather than consideration of the student's educational needs.

Illinois High School did not discriminate against student under Section 504 and ADA by refusing continued enrollment after student moved out of the district.