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Special Education Legislative Update

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In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we wanted to provide a brief and non-exhaustive overview of the...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education - May 2025

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A New Initiative to Support Transition from Early Intervention to Kindergarten - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) jointly launched a new initiative known...more

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Two New Bills Offer Extended Special Education Services to Transition Students

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Just hours before the conclusion of the spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly passed two bills that will significantly impact students who receive services until age 22.  The first, HB40, impacts students...more

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Proposed State and Federal Legislation Would Further Reduce Physical Restraint and Time Out in Schools

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Over the past year, the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools has come under increased scrutiny. While ISBE issued emergency rules at the end of last November, followed by a series of updates and then final...more

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New Bill Would Bring More Changes to Special Education Procedures

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Less than a year ago, Public Act 101-0515 sent Illinois special educators scrambling to comply with an array of new procedural requirements. Now, as if you aren’t dealing with enough challenges related to remote learning and...more

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In the Nick of Time—Special Education Timelines During School Closures for COVID-19

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In the wake of Governor Pritzker’s recent order requiring all Illinois schools to close between March 17 and March 30, many schools and school districts have been left guessing how to best serve students with disabilities and...more

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New Law Adds Procedural Requirements for Special Education in Illinois

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You know from our previous post regarding recent legislation in Illinois, we have had our eye on House Bill 3586, which has been awaiting the Governor’s signature since June. Well, the time has come; Governor Pritzker signed...more

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New York State Releases Clarifying Guidance on Student Immunization Law

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On August 16, 2019, the New York State Education Department (“SED”) released additional guidance on implementing the recent changes to New York state’s Public Health Law, which repealed the religious exemption from...more

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