Department of Education Releases Guidance on State General Supervision Responsibilities Under Parts B and C of the IDEA

This week, the U.S. Department of Education issued guidance to State Educational Agencies (SEAs), including the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, for implementing a “general supervision system” against local educational agencies (LEAs), including Wisconsin school districts, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  According to DOE, “a reasonably designed State general supervision system” should…

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Supreme Court Rules in Student Free Speech Case

On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., finding in favor of the student plaintiff (B.L.) in a highly anticipated school speech case. The Supreme Court held that, though public schools may have a special interest in regulating certain off-campus student speech, the interests offered…

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Governor Evers Takes Action on Open Enrollment Bill

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 109, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 18, related to open enrollment. This Legal Update will discuss how open enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is affected by the Governor’s actions. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools have been offering a virtual learning option…

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