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Legal News & Updates

We monitor legal developments to provide timely, insightful guidance, keeping our clients informed of the latest changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends. Our team stays engaged in the evolution of the law, enabling us to proactively address emerging issues and offer strategic counsel for both current and future challenges.

Latest Updates & News

DOJ Extends ADA Title II WCAG Web Accessibility Deadlines

Effective today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance deadlines for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) web and mobile application accessibility requirements.

Gov. Pritzker Renews His Call to Ban Cell Phones in Illinois Classrooms

During his annual State of the State address, Governor Pritzker renewed his call to ban cell phone use during school hours, stating, “It’s time to get cell phones out of the classroom.” The Governor’s office cited research showing that “72% of high school teachers identified cell phone distraction as a ‘major problem’ in their classroom.”

ISSRA, Not FOIA: Clarifying Parents’ Avenue to Access Educational Records

Parents have the right to access their student’s educational records. However, there can be confusion as to which avenue under the law they can or should pursue for access to these student records.

Jun 23, 2022 | Education, Law Alerts, News

U.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations on 50th Anniversary of Title IX

To mark the 50th Anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the United States Department of Education (“Department”) has released for public comment its proposed amendments to the Department’s regulations implementing Title IX. Read more below!

Jun 22, 2022 | Law Alerts, News

New Act Provides Students Debt Protections while Imposing New Requirements on Postsecondary Institutions

On May 27, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed the Student Debt Assistance Act (the “Act”) into law as Public Act 102-0998. Read more below!

Jun 21, 2022 | Law Alerts, News

Amendment to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Act Requires Illinois Colleges and Universities to Develop and Report on Student Equity Plans and Practices

HB 5464 (P.A. 102-149) now requires all public institutions of higher education in Illinois to develop and submit to the Illinois Board of Higher Education (“IBHE”) an equity plan and practices to increase the access, retention, completion, and student loan repayment rates of minorities, rural students, adult students, women, and individuals with disabilities who are traditionally underrepresented in education programs and activities.