The Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) recently released revised guidance on physical restraint, time out, and isolated time out (“RTO”) in schools. The Permanent Regulations for the Use of Isolated Time Out, Time Out, and Physical Restraint: FAQ were finalized in November 2025, replacing the prior guidance from ISBE, which had been removed over
Fifty Years of IDEA
Fifty years ago, millions of children with disabilities were excluded from public education. Today, how far have we come—and where do we go next?
On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) into law. As we observe fifty years of special education law in the United States, it is a time to reflect on the impact, the trends, and the future of special education. Now, more than twenty years after the IDEA’s last reauthorization, special education is again undergoing changes.Continue Reading Fifty Years of IDEA