Category: Education Law News
Tue 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 moreMon Mar 30, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Executive Order 2020-15 Suspends Additional Provisions of the School Code and Initiates Start of Remote Learning Days
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020—15, which addressed a number of issues affecting school districts during the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. Read moreFri Mar 27, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Updated Guidance from Illinois State Board of Education on School Closures
The Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) updated portions of its guidance this week that advises Illinois school districts during the COVID-19 State Emergency. Read more