This legislative brief summarizes HB 3851, which expands the Illinois definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated digital replicas, and outlines what districts should update in their bullying prevention policies for the 2026-2027 school year.
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A two-page summary of ISBE’s July 2026 Artificial Intelligence Guidance: the four foundational tenets and four operational guardrails district leaders need to know.
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A curated, practical collection of AI guidance, frameworks, sample policies, lessons, tools, and professional learning for Illinois K-12 policy makers, district leaders, and teachers.
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Adaptable communication templates to help K–12 districts explain AI use to families, staff, students, board members, and vendors. Includes sample letters, FAQs, staff memos, student agreements, vendor questions, and incident-response messages to customize for local policies and practices.
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The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund ended in 2024, but districts that took part still have obligations: 10-year record keeping, audits, and rules on ECF-funded equipment. Here’s what still applies.
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What the U.S. Department of Justice’s School Violence Prevention Program pays for, who can apply, the 25% match, and how Illinois districts can get ready now for the 2027 round.
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How Illinois districts can use ESSA Title IV-A for technology: what the 15% cap on devices, equipment, and software really covers, common misconceptions, and where federal funding stands for 2026-27.
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Where the FCC’s $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program stands in 2026, what it pays for, and what participating Illinois schools and libraries need to do now.
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This brief summarizes the updated ADA Title II rule requiring school district websites, apps, and online content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
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A guide to the federal, state, and private funding Illinois K-12 districts can use for devices, networks, software, cybersecurity, and school safety technology, with what each source covers and where it stands for 2026-27.
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