Special Programs Illinois

SPSM-IL_26.9.1.0 Release Notes

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New Features and Enhancements

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SPEDSM-148459

504 Document - 504 Plan

We're bringing more flexibility to the Illinois Section 504 Plan process, allowing for seamless digital signatures while maintaining robust support for traditional paper workflows.

  • Digital Signatures for IL 504 Plans: To improve record-keeping and user convenience, we've enabled digital signature functionality for the Illinois Section 504 Plan Document (Five04Plan) and added a "Will sign paper copy" option for hybrid workflows.

  • The feature will be available in environments with a valid, active PowerSchool Digital Signature license.

SPEDSM-148532

504 Document - Meeting Notices

We're streamlining how meeting notices are handled in Illinois, giving parents and guardians the flexibility to sign digitally or on paper while ensuring full compliance.

  • Digital Signatures for IL 504 Meeting Notices: To improve the user experience and record-keeping, we've enabled digital signature functionality for the Illinois Section 504 Meeting Notice and Invitation (504MeetNot) and added a "Will sign paper copy" option for hybrid workflows.

  • The feature will be available for environments with a valid and active PowerSchool Digital Signature license.

SPEDSM-148537

504 Document - Manifestation Determination

We're enhancing how consent is captured in Illinois Section 504 documents, ensuring a smooth experience whether you're signing digitally or on paper.

  • Digital Signatures for IL 504 Manifestation Determination: To improve record-keeping and user flexibility, we've enabled digital signature functionality for the Illinois Manifestation Determination Review (504Manifes) and added a "Will sign paper copy" option for hybrid workflows.

  • The feature will be available for environments with a valid and active PowerSchool Digital Signature license.

SPEDSM-148538

504 Document - Authorization to Release/Exchange of Information

We're modernizing how consent is captured in Illinois Section 504 documents, offering a seamless blend of digital convenience and traditional paper options.

  • Digital Signatures for IL 504 AREI: To improve compliance and user experience, we've enabled digital signature functionality for the Illinois Authorization to Release/Exchange of Information (AREI) document and added a "Will sign paper copy" option for hybrid workflows.

  • The feature will be available in environments with a valid, active PowerSchool Digital Signature license.

SPEDSM-148539

504 Document - Written Notice/Consent

We're enhancing how consent is captured in Illinois Section 504 documents, ensuring a smooth experience whether you're signing digitally or on paper.

  • Enhanced Digital Signatures for IL 504 WNC: To improve record-keeping and user flexibility, we've updated the Illinois Written Notice/Consent (WNC) document to support digital signatures for proposals and added a "Will sign paper copy" option for both proposals and refusals.

  • The feature will be available in environments with a valid, active PowerSchool Digital Signature license.

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No ‘Bug Fixes’ were delivered with this release.