Department of Public Instruction Issues Updated Special Education Informational Bulletin on Shortened School Day
- April 18, 2024
- Chad Wade
- Legal Updates
In March, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) issued Special Education Informational Bulletin 24.01 regarding the use of shortened school days. ...
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Improperly Applied Its Eligibility and Appeal Rules in an Arbitrary, Oppressive or Unreasonable Manner and as an Exercise of Its Will, Not Its Judgment
- April 2, 2024
- Tony Renning
- Legal Updates
On February 28, 2024, in Halter v. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals concluded: (1) the WIAA is...
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Public Officials Blocking Users on Social Media
- March 26, 2024
- Laura Pedersen
- Legal Updates
On March 15, 2024, the United States Supreme Court (Court), in a unanimous opinion, articulated a two-part test for determining whether...
7th Circuit Issues Decision in Case Involving School District’s Gender Identity Guidance
- March 19, 2024
- Jenna Rousseau
- Legal Updates
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision on March 7, 2024, in a case involving a...
Reminder: School District Obligations to Transport Pupils to Private Schools
- March 5, 2024
- Tess O'Brien-Heinzen
- Legal Updates
School districts are often unsure about their obligations to provide transportation to pupils residing in their districts. In understanding their duties,...
Municipal Citations Not Covered by Arrest Record Discrimination Law
- February 20, 2024
- Geoffrey Lacy
- Legal Updates
Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act (WFEA) contains protections against discrimination on the basis of certain employee characteristics, such as gender, national origin,...