Mon May 16, 2022 ‐ Education Law News
Addition of Mental and Behavioral Health to the Sick Leave Provisions of the Illinois School Code
On Friday, May 13, 2022, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB3914 into law as Public Act 102-0866, effective immediately. This bill expands the definition of sick leave under the Illinois School Code to include mental or behavioral health complications for […]Mon Apr 18, 2022 ‐ Education Law News
Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
The authority of a public employer to require vaccination, or regular testing for COVID, has been considered by an Illinois Appellate Court. The Court agreed with the decision of the Sangamon County Circuit Court to deny an emergency order sought […]Thu Apr 7, 2022 ‐ Education Law News
COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave for School Personnel
On Tuesday, April 5, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB 1167, now Public Act 102-0697, which creates a framework for fully vaccinated employees of public school districts, public universities, and public community colleges to receive paid administrative leave […]Thu Mar 24, 2022 ‐ Education Law News
IDPH and ISBE Issue Updated COVID-19 Guidance
On March 22, 2022, the IDPH and ISBE issued additional, updated and revised COVID-19 guidance for schools. IDPH and ISBE together released a joint guidance document and also updated answers to many of its Frequently Asked Questions document and updated […]