Category: Education Law News
Tue Nov 21, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Sexual Harassment
On November 16, 2017, the Governor signed Public Act 10—0554 (Senate Bill 402) (the “Sexual Harassment Bill”), which, among other things, amends Section 70-5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 430/70-5. Read MoreFri Oct 20, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Evidence-Based School Funding is Here
Illinois has approved a new funding process for its schools based on an “evidence-based formula”, i.e. a formula designed to take into account District needs, student population and District available resources, to determine the level of funding support needed by […]Wed Oct 18, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Timeline for Responding to Student Record Requests Shortened from 15 School Days to 10 Business Days
Section 5 of the Illinois School Student Records Act, 105 ILCS 10/5 was amended by Public Act 100—532 to create new procedures for responding to parents’ requests to inspect or copy school records. Read moreThu Sep 14, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Employee Cleared By Doctor to Return to Work Improperly Terminated By City Without Further Proper Medical Evaluation Or Reliable Evidence of Inability to Perform Essential Functions of Job
A City was found in violation of the ADA for improperly terminating one of its public works’ employees after he returned to work following a head injury suffered at home. Read more