Category: Education Law News
Thu Aug 20, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
New Requirements and Procedures for Investigating Reports of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
Title IX regulations have previously required schools to have a non-discrimination policy and to notify its students of the policy, have a grievance process that provides for the “prompt and equitable” resolution of sex discrimination complaints, and to designate at […]Thu Aug 13, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
IDPH Releases Updated FAQ for Schools
On August 12, 2020, the IDPH issued an updated FAQ for schools that covers the following topics: Read moreWed Aug 12, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Emergency Rules Requiring Schools to Follow Face Coverings, Gathering Size Limits and Enforcement
The Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has adopted the following emergency rules, related to face coverings, gatherings, investigations and enforcement, applicable to schools, effective for the next 150 days (“Section 690.50 Pandemic or Epidemic Respiratory Disease – Emergency Provisions” […]Tue Jul 7, 2020 ‐ Education Law News
Governor Pritzker Signed into Law HB 2455
On June 5, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed into law HB 2455, which creates a rebuttable presumption of workers’ compensation coverage for first responders and front-line workers who are exposed to and contract COVID-19. Read more