Thu May 22, 2025 ‐ Library Law News
New Legislation Allows Libraries to Offer Quarterly or Biannual Payment Options for Non-Resident Fees
On May 21, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 42 (HB42), a legislative amendment affecting both the Illinois Local Library Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991. This bill introduces an important change for public libraries […]Fri Apr 11, 2025 ‐ Education
Illinois State Board of Education’s April 9, 2025 Response to U.S. Department of Education
On April 9, 2025, Dr. Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education, on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”), responded to the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) April 3, 2025, request for certification regarding Title VI antidiscrimination practices. […]Thu Apr 10, 2025 ‐ Firm News
Michael Jurusik Becomes President of Board of Directors
Mon Apr 7, 2025 ‐ General
U.S. Department of Education Requirement of Compliance with Federal Law Pertaining to Discrimination
April 3, 2025 Department of Education Letter On April 3, 2025 the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) sent a letter to State Commissioners who oversee K-12 State Education Agencies (“SEA”) requiring them to certify that they comply with federal antidiscrimination […]