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...more
1/6/2026
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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?
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11/26/2025
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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...more