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ISBE Releases Revised RTO Guidance
The Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) recently released revised guidance on physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out (“RTO”) in schools. The Permanent Regulations for the Use of Isolated Time Out, Time Out, and Physical Restraint: FAQ were
Redefining the Line of Title IX: Reminder About Change to Sexual Assault Definition
In August 2025, the definition of what constitutes sexual assault under the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) expanded, and as a result impacted the way Title IX Coordinators must evaluate certain incidents for Title IX applicability. NIBRS removed the category of
Fifty Years of IDEA
Fifty years ago, millions of children with disabilities were excluded from public education. Today, how far have we come—and where do we go next?
On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
Title IX’s Current Regulatory Landscape and Its Implications for Special Education
While the 2024 Title IX regulations, in their short lifespan, had specific provisions about the role of members of the IEP team in determining supportive measures and other aspects of the process, the reinstatement of the 2020 Title IX regulations
Department of Labor Signals Rescission of FLSA Exemption Salary Thresholds
The Trump Administration has signaled it intends to reconsider the previously enjoined 2024 rule that would have increased the minimum salary threshold required for an employee to be exempt from overtime under the Executive, Administrative, and Professional exemption (“Professional Exemption”)
New Date Available for Title IX Refresher Training
As we previously reported, the 2020 Title IX Regulations are currently in effect. Franczek P.C. offers everything your institution needs to reinstate the 2020 requirements.
Posted Training: The 2020 Title IX regulations require institutions to train all members of
Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law: Part 2 – Coverage
The new pay transparency requirements under the Illinois Equal Pay Act apply to all employers with 15 or more employees. This figure includes all employees, full- or part-time, within or outside of Illinois.
Effective Date
The requirements of the Act