Mon Aug 30, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
Governor Issues Succession of Masking and Vaccination Orders for the Public, Educators and Healthcare Workers
Emphasizing the need to better protect the most vulnerable populations, including young children who do not yet eligible for vaccines and noting that 98% of Illinois’ COVID-19 infections from January to July were among the unvaccinated, the Governor has issued […]Wed Aug 25, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
Governor Signs Law on Sexting and Sex Education
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law HB 24. Effective immediately, the law amends Section 27-9.1 of the School Code regarding sex education. Specifically, the law now requires that all sex education courses taught in grades 6 […]Tue Aug 24, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News
Supreme Court Sets Guidelines for When Pursuing Police Officers Can Enter the Home of a Fleeing Misdemeanor Suspect Without a Warrant
The United States Supreme Court, in a decision issued this summer, established guidelines for when pursuing police officers can enter the home of a fleeing misdemeanor suspect without a warrant. In Lange v. California, 141 S.Ct. 2011 (2021), the Petitioner, […]Wed Aug 11, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
ISBE and IDPH Issue Updated Guidance in Light of Governor’s Mask Mandate
As reported last week, the Governor issued a new Executive Order requiring masks to be worn indoors for all private and public schools. This week the ISBE and IDPH have issued updates to various guidance to reflect the requirements of […]