July 2009

A search for over-the-counter drugs in a student’s undergarments was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in an 8-1 decision
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The U.S. Supreme Court, in its ruling in Forest Grove v T.A., maintained its previous position that disabled children, even if
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Discussions continue regarding pending Senate Bill 189, in which Attorney General Lisa Madigan has proposed legislation to tighten the current
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The Illinois Association for the Regional Superintendent of Schools published its newly updated ROE Minimum Certification Requirements for School Personnel.

The Illinois State Board of Education finally issued guidance regarding two new public acts, PA 95-0844 and PA 95-0938, which
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The Illinois State Board has issued a guidance document regarding class sizes for the 2009 – 2010 school year.

The U.S. Department of Education issued the final regulations for the IDEA, effective January 1, 2009. These final regulations allow
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The Illinois State Board of Education has ordered a 7% cut across the board in the budget for 2009, and
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit ruled in Cumberland Regional High School District v Freehold Regional High School
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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 was passed as part of the financial bailout package on October 3,
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