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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On August 1, 2018, the Governor signed HB4870, which amends the School Code and the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act to allow the use of medical cannabis…