FOIA Request

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides public access to government documents and records. Under the FOIA (5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. Public records are any records, reports, forms, writings, books, papers, maps, photographs, electronic data processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed, or under the control of any public body.

FOIA requests can be made officially to the Regional Office of Education in the following ways:

Fax Requests: 815-636-3069
Electronic Requests: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mail Requests:
Regional Office of Education 4
Attn: Freedom of Information Act Officer
300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will take place on December 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Boone Winnebago County Regional Office of Education located at 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111 to hear public testimony on the application to waive the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/13B-20.25) to provide an alternative learning opportunity for students in grades K-12, whereas the current law only allows for students in grades 4-12 to participate in an alternative learning program. This waiver will be for 5 years beginning in the FY 24 school year.