Investigation exemption under the Illinois Freedom of Information ActBy Walter J. Zukowski & Morgan JohnsonFebruary 2014The Illinois Attorney General's Office of the Public Access Counselor recently issued an important opinion for schools and other governmental bodies regarding interpretation of a provision of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
New casesBy Phil MilskFebruary 2014A summary of the recent case of Jenna R. P., et al., v. The City of Chicago School District No. 229, et al.
New Public ActsBy Phil MilskOctober 2014Recent legislation of interest to education law practitioners.
Noteworthy new cases in education lawBy Neal Takiff, Kelly Coyle, Roland Cross, Stephen G. Katz, & Edward J. CopelandMay 2014Recent cases of interest to education law practitioners.
Public recital under the Illinois Open Meetings ActBy Walter J. Zukowski & Jacob D. CaudillOctober 2014The Illinois Attorney General recently issued an important opinion affecting school districts and other governmental bodies regarding interpretation of a provision of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Streamlined dismissals for tenured teachers: The OAED processBy Eric GrodskyJune 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.