As you are likely aware, on February 18, 2020 the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) adopted final proposed rules on the use of time out and physical restraint in…
adminFebruary 25, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ Updated
We have heard from a number of our school district and special education cooperative clients with questions regarding operational, staff…
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ISBE EMERGENCY RULES AND RELATED DIRECTIVES As you are no doubt aware, an article published by the Chicago Tribune earlier this week has resulted in grave concerns about the use…
adminNovember 22, 2019
NEW ILLINOIS EMPLOYMENT-RELATED LAWS AFFECTING EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYERS Unsatisfactory Teacher Ratings Subject to an Appeals Procedure On August 27, 2019, the Governor signed SB 1213 (Public Act 101-0591) creating an appeals…
adminSeptember 3, 2019
As you are likely aware, Governor Pritzker has recently signed several pieces of legislation that will have an immediate impact on school districts and special education cooperatives throughout Illinois. The…
adminSeptember 3, 2019
As you are likely aware, Governor Pritzker has recently signed several pieces of legislation that will have an immediate impact on school districts and special education cooperatives throughout Illinois. The…
adminAugust 24, 2019
An amendment to the Illinois School Code specifies that schools must allow school nurses and school administrators to administer medical cannabis products to students. The measure, signed by the Governor…
adminAugust 15, 2019
The Governor has signed legislation amending the Equal Pay Act of 2003 to make it unlawful for Illinois employers to screen job applicants based on their current or prior wages or salary…
adminJuly 31, 2019
The Illinois State Board of Education has published updated guidance on Recommended Practices for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services in Illinois Schools. The OT & PT Coordinator Consortium of Northern…
adminJuly 9, 2019
