Legal Issues

Best Practices · Standards

Copyright and Fair Use for Educators

This summary of copyright law relevant to K-12 educators offers best practices for sharing copyrighted works with students, colleagues, and online.

November 19, 2019 5 min read

Do You Understand the Legal Implications of Using Technology in Schools?

On October 30, 2019, more than 100 administrators, school personnel and educators came together at the DuPage Regional Office of Education to discuss the Legal Implications of Using Technology in…

Leadership & Capacity Building

July 30, 2026 5 min read

Illinois School Cell Phone Ban: What School Districts Need to Know

Starting soon, Illinois schools must limit cell phone usage during instructional time. Here's what's covered and when it comes into force + important exceptions for school-issued devices and student accommodations.

March 3, 2022 8 min read

Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26

Effective August 1, 2022, HB 26 requires 3rd party curriculum content to achieve Level AA accessibility conformity, as outlined in the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C…

Digital Equity

Legal Reference Guide & Database

An annually updated introduction to the state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules that shape how Illinois K-12 schools may use technology — in the classroom and district-wide.

Guidance

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation

School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026

Dec 3, 2025 Online Free

K-12 SCHOOL LEADERS: hear from an edtech law expert as he explores these critical updates and offers insights on edtech trends that may impact how your school plans and operates in the coming year.

Sep 30, 2026 Springfield, IL $125

Technology & the Law: What Every School Leader Must Know (AA 4230)

This course provides Illinois school and district leaders with a comprehensive and actionable understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the use of technology in K-12 education.

Mar 11, 2026 Des Plaines, IL $225

Technology & the Law: What Every School Leader Must Know (AA#4230)

This Administrator Academy provides Illinois school and district leaders with a comprehensive and actionable understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the use of technology in K-12 education.

May 20, 2021 8 min read

What Teachers Need to Know about SOPPA

This summer, Illinois' new SOPPA amendments will come into force, requiring districts to meet new standards for managing and protecting student data. But what role will teachers play in this…

Resources

Legal Reference Guide & Database

An annually updated introduction to the state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules that shape how Illinois K-12 schools may use technology — in the classroom and district-wide.

Guidance

Best Practices · Standards

Copyright and Fair Use for Educators

This summary of copyright law relevant to K-12 educators offers best practices for sharing copyrighted works with students, colleagues, and online.

Events

Sep 30, 2026 Springfield, IL $125

Technology & the Law: What Every School Leader Must Know (AA 4230)

This course provides Illinois school and district leaders with a comprehensive and actionable understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the use of technology in K-12 education.

Mar 11, 2026 Des Plaines, IL $225

Technology & the Law: What Every School Leader Must Know (AA#4230)

This Administrator Academy provides Illinois school and district leaders with a comprehensive and actionable understanding of the legal frameworks that govern the use of technology in K-12 education.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation

School Law Update: Edtech Trends You Need to Know Going into 2026

Dec 3, 2025 Online Free

K-12 SCHOOL LEADERS: hear from an edtech law expert as he explores these critical updates and offers insights on edtech trends that may impact how your school plans and operates in the coming year.

Articles

Leadership & Capacity Building

July 30, 2026 5 min read

Illinois School Cell Phone Ban: What School Districts Need to Know

March 3, 2022 8 min read

Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law – What Education Leaders Need to Know about HB 26

Digital Equity

May 20, 2021 8 min read

What Teachers Need to Know about SOPPA

This summer, Illinois' new SOPPA amendments will come into force, requiring districts to meet new standards for managing and protecting student data. But what role will teachers play in this…

November 19, 2019 5 min read

Do You Understand the Legal Implications of Using Technology in Schools?

On October 30, 2019, more than 100 administrators, school personnel and educators came together at the DuPage Regional Office of Education to discuss the Legal Implications of Using Technology in…