Education Law Insights

On October 21, 2026, Franczek attorneys held a webinar were they provided a 2026 legislative update, covering labor & employment sector law-related bills that were passed in the recent legislative session in Illinois and reviewing some of the key legislative changes in labor and employment.

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On October 7, 2026 Franczek attorneys held a webinar which covered the recent procedural changes at the PTAB and how they will affect the process for intervention and the rights of taxing districts (Illinois). In a recently released decision, the PTAB has overturned 30+ years of established intervention practice that will have a meaningful impact on IL school districts and other intervenors. They also looked at changes in case management, technology upgrades, and staffing at the PTAB and how that impacts your intervention appeals.

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On September 3, 2026 Franczek attorneys hosted a webinar highlighting best practices for responding to and documenting key student-related issues. From student discipline to bullying complaints, curriculum objections and student residency, we'll provide key tips and guidance for documenting your school's responses and review practical steps outlined in our related Franczek toolkits.

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On July 24, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-647 into law (formerly Senate Bill 2914), bringing significant procedural changes to the process for K-12 public school districts in Illinois to issue a notice to remedy (a mandatory notice to address remediable misconduct prior to dismissal) to a tenured teacher, while also making the board of education's decision subject to binding arbitration.

On August 19th, Franczek attorneys David J. Braun and James Petrungaro hosted a webinar "Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation" on on how the changes required by the new law will legally and practically impact the discipline and direction of teachers who have committed significant misconduct.

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On June 24th, Franczek Attorneys provided a 2026 legislative update webinar, covering K-12 education law-related bills that were passed in the recent legislative session and reviewing some of the key legislative changes in K-12 education law for schools to be mindful of in the coming school year in Illinois. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

On April 14th, Franczek special education attorneys Dana Fattore Crumley and Kristen Kinast will hosted a webinar "IEP Team Preparation and Participation—Strategies for Compliance that Reduce Risk and Build Parent Trust".

This presentation, targeted to IEP team leaders, will provide guidance on both the requirements for each IEP team member's participation in the process and best practices for teams facing contentious meetings where attorneys and advocates are present in Illinois School Districts.

On March 25, Franczek Attorneys hosted a webinar that went through the guidelines, discuss best practices for compliance, and address any questions or concerns you might have regarding implementation of digital accessibility requirements for public entities. In 2024, the U.S. DOJ updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to require all public sector websites, online systems and digital resources for governmental entities serving more than 50,000 people to be accessible to people with disabilities by April 24, 2026. This is the first time that the DOJ has ever adopted a technical standard for digital content.

On Friday, April 19, the Department of Education released new Title IX regulations, which will be effective August 1, 2024. As expected, the new regulations mark a significant departure from the 2020 Title IX regulations with respect to how institutions are required to respond to complaints of sex-based discrimination. Please join our Title IX team for a discussion providing you with a high-level overview of the new Title IX regulations, key changes, and a discussion of action items your institution can take in preparation for their implementation on August 1, 2024.

Join Franczek Attorneys Jenny Lee and Mike Warner for a focused discussion delving into the implications of the Supreme Court decision Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College. We will analyze the ruling's impact on affirmative action policies in higher education and discuss its broader ramifications for diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.

Join Franczek attorneys Amy Dickerson and James Petrungaro for a focused 30-minute discussion on preparing for spring teacher staffing issues. This discussion will cover tried and true best practices as well as new legislation affecting probationary teacher non-renewals, reductions in force and teacher tenure.