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K-12 Updates
September 17, 2024 | K-12 Updates
The September 30 Deadline is Nearing for Submitting Claims for Reimbursement from TIF Funds for Students Residing in TIF Districts
September 30 is the deadline for school districts to submit a claim for reimbursement to their local city or village for students residing in housing supported by tax increment financing (TIF). Read more about this important deadline here.
June 20, 2024 | K-12 Updates
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for K-12 School Districts
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist school districts in preparing for implementation of the new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
June 5, 2024 | K-12 Updates
Sunset Provision Set to Expire, May Limit Broad School District Authority to Make Interfund Transfers
With the provisions of Section 17-2A going back to authorizing interfund transfers for only one-time, non-recurring expenses, school districts may be limited to only transferring between funds when the transfer is for a specified purpose. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.
February 23, 2024 | K-12 Updates
Supreme Court Allows High School Admissions Policy Designed to Promote Diversity
On February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to review whether a Virginia high school’s 2020 revised admissions policy, which aimed at fostering student diversity, constituted racial discrimination. Read more about the revised policy in our latest law alert.
February 22, 2024 | K-12 Updates
ISBE Model Bullying Prevention Policy Now Available
Public Act 103-0047 was recently passed, adding new requirements to schools’ bullying prevention and response obligations. Read more about the update in our latest law alert.
February 15, 2024 | K-12 Updates
Refresher on Educational Support Staff RIF Procedures and Updates to Teacher Non-Renewal/RIF Deadlines
As the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, school districts are gearing up for staffing needs in 2024-2025 and beyond. Check out our latest in brief for a refresher on educational support staff RIF procedures and more.
March 1, 2023 | K-12 Updates
ISBE Releases Employment History Review Forms Required Under Faith’s Law
ISBE releases template forms for sexual misconduct disclosures for applicants for employment effective July 1, 2023.
February 3, 2023 | K-12 Updates
Educational Support Staff RIF Checklist
As school districts continue to be challenged by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, reductions in student enrollment, and the rampant rise in inflation, all options available to limit costs, including workforce reductions, may need to be considered.
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