New Illinois laws taking effect in 2026 touch on policing, expand abortion access and regulate some AI use

Beginning Jan. 1, roughly 300 new laws will take effect regarding public safety, reproductive rights, higher education, ...
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School shootings dropped in 2025 - but schools are still focusing too much on safety technology instead of prevention

K-12 school shootings appear to be trending downward, at least in the past two years. But we actually saw the largest jumps ...
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AI toys may be freaking kids out and parents don't see it coming

AI-powered toys are arriving in kids’ bedrooms and playrooms with the promise of personalized learning, endless conversation, ...
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New California law will require schools to strengthen safeguards against sexual abuse

FACING A MOUNTAIN OF LAWSUITS, California K-12 schools will have a system in place beginning this year to prevent teachers and other staff from sexually ...