New STEM OPT extension rules to extend the program have been proposedBy Tejas Shah, Songhee Sohn, & Peter LandInternational and Immigration Law, December 2015The proposed rules preview changes to the practical training guidelines for foreign students who are currently studying or have completed studies in the academic areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the U.S. and elect to work to enhance their knowledge in a STEM field.
In re pension reform litigationBy Roland R. Cross & Elizabeth A. TracyEducation Law, October 2015On May 8, 2015 the Supreme Court of Illinois unanimously found Public Act 98-599 to be unconstitutional and invalid.
New public ActsBy Phil MilskEducation Law, October 2015A summary of some of the important education legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly during the 2015 Spring session and signed into law by Governor Rauner.
T.K. ex rel. L.K. v. New York City Dep’t of Educ. (E.D.N.Y. 2014)By Neal TakiffEducation Law, May 2015The issue in this case was whether the student was denied a free appropriate public education (FAPE) as a result of the bullying she endured during the 2007-2008 school year and, if FAPE was denied, whether the Parents' unilateral placement of L.K. in a therapeutic day school for the 2008-2009 school year was appropriate, entitling them to reimbursement.
Legislative updateBy Phil MilskEducation Law, January 2015A summary of the bills from the Illinois General Assembly's 2014 veto session.
Recent school bullying decisionsBy Roland R. CrossEducation Law, January 2015In August and September 2014, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued decisions with respect to school bullying.
New Public ActsBy Phil MilskEducation Law, October 2014Recent legislation of interest to education law practitioners.
Streamlined dismissals for tenured teachers: The OAED processBy Eric GrodskyEducation Law, June 2014With most Illinois districts’ PERA implementation dates quickly approaching, it is imperative that all stakeholders understand this process in order to proceed consistently with the School Code.
Noteworthy new cases in education lawBy Neal Takiff, Kelly Coyle, Roland R. Cross, Stephen G. Katz, & Edward J. CopelandEducation Law, May 2014Recent cases of interest to education law practitioners.
CorrectionEducation Law, February 2014Acknowledging an error in the October issue of this newsletter.
New casesBy Phil MilskEducation Law, February 2014A summary of the recent case of Jenna R. P., et al., v. The City of Chicago School District No. 229, et al.
Public Act 98-0513 clarifies provisions on personnel evaluationsBy Everett E. Nicholas, Jr.Education Law, October 2013Public Act 97-008, which was signed into law on June 13, 2011, had several issues which created confusion. Now a new law, which became effective on August 20, 2013, resolves some of those issues.
A little more confusion from the PAC on closed sessionsBy Ruth A. SchlossbergLocal Government Law, July 2013Two recent confusing opinions issued by the Public Access Counselor have the potential to limit a public body’s ability to reach consensus and to plan future action in closed sessions.
Case law update: Carr v. Koch, 2012 IL 113414By Edward J. CopelandEducation Law, June 2013In this decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the Complaint was properly dismissed by the Appellate Court for the reason that the Plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the law without finding it necessary to address the Plaintiffs’ argument that they had stated a claim for violation of the equal protection clause of the Illinois Constitution.
Legislation watchBy Phil MilskEducation Law, June 2013Recent legislation of interest to education law practitioners.
Remediation plan invalidated by Fourth DistrictBy Roland R. CrossEducation Law, June 2012After receiving an unsatisfactory evaluation, a tenured teacher was required to participate in a Section 24-A remediation plan.
State legislative updateBy Phil MilskEducation Law, June 2012A list of recent bills of interest to education law practitioners.
