Category: Education Law News
Fri Jun 5, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Limited In Person Education, such as Summer School, Allowed under Phase 3
Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020—40 on June 4, 2020, which allows K-12 schools to open for limited in-person educational purposes, such as summer school, following the completion of the regular 2019—2020 school term. Read moreThu May 21, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
ISBE Issues Guidance on Virtual Summer School
Based on Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois’ phased reopening plan and the placement of schools in Phase 4, summer school programming will be conducted virtually. Read moreTue Apr 21, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Illinois Supreme Court Finds Paid Sick Leave for Childbirth Must be Taken Immediately Following the Birth
The Illinois Supreme Court has held that Section 24—6 of the School Code (sick leave), allows teachers to use up to 30 days of accumulated paid sick leave during the six-week period immediately following the birth of a child and […]Tue Mar 31, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Guidance on Remote Learning Days and the School Year
On March 27, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-15, which stated that school districts are still required a minimum term of 185 days to ensure 176 days of actual pupil attendance. Read more