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Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Colorado Truancy Laws

In Colorado, CRS § 22-33-104 the statute that defines school truancy and requires kids to attend school. If a child doesn't attend school as ordered, or if parents fail to ensure their child's attendance, they can face...more

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Mental Health and Behavioral Health Days – Are Your Child Find Senses Tingling?

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On May 30, 2021, SB1577 passed both houses and, if signed by the Governor, will amend the School Code to reflect that the mental or behavioral health of a student is a “valid cause” for absence from school. Currently, valid...more

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Homeschooling: Too Cool For School?

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After learning that Buxboro Independent School District would not re-open campuses until September 8th and dismayed that her children Digger (12), Trixie (9) and Hustler (5) would not receive personal instruction, Anna Nicole...more

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Key Takeaways from Part One of ISBE’s Plan for Transitioning to In-Person Instruction in Illinois

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On May 15, 2020, ISBE issued the first part of its recommendations for transitioning to in-person instruction, Considerations for Closing the 2019-20 School Year & Summer 2020: Part 1 – Transition Plan. The plan contains a...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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What If Your District Shuts Down and Cannot Meet the 180 School Day Minimum for Instruction?

As you are all aware, a basic educational requirement in the State of Connecticut is that each school district must make a minimum of 180 days of instruction available to students each school year. ...more

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A Day Off To Protest?

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Thanks to a landmark move by their school board, students in Fairfax County public schools in Northern Virginia will now be allowed one day off per school year to engage in “civic engagement activities.” This move, which...more

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More Changes to the Length of the Instructional Day May Be Coming for Illinois Schools

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As we reported in December 2018, changes to the length of the instructional day for students in Illinois brought confusion and concern. Public Act 100-0465, or the Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act, removed...more

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Illinois Schools Have Discretion to Define the Instructional Day

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Although months have passed since a new law addressing public education funding in Illinois was signed, confusion lingers over the impact of the law on the instructional day for students....more

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Education Law Report Vol. XXIV No. 3, 2013

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IN THIS ISSUE: - Kindergarten Students Subject to Compulsory Attendance Requirements Upon Enrollment: After obtaining custody of her twin daughters, Jennifer Ann Kerstetter enrolled them in the kindergarten...more

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