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Legal Reference Guide & Database


Insights into Laws Impacting Technology in Schools

To plan with confidence, K-12 leaders need to know how current state and federal laws impact their use of technology in schools – both in the classroom and beyond.

Updated annually, this free guide provides an introduction to the statutes, regulations, and rules that may apply to the use of technology in primary and secondary school districts in Illinois.

Updated: August 16, 2024

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Summary
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Applicability
Government Functions

Electronic Records

Summary
Records shall not be denied legal effect or validity solely because they are in electronic form. An electronic record satisfies a rule of law requiring information to be “in writing” or “written.” If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which (1) accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and (2) remains accessible for later reference.
Applicability
This is a law of general applicability to all entities or individuals keeping electronic records.
815 ILCS 333/7 815 ILCS 333/12

Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this resource is intended to be construed as legal advice, nor is it intended to be a comprehensive reference of every statute, regulation, or rule that may relate to technology within school districts. Any issues pertaining to school districts should be thoroughly researched and discussed with legal counsel.