Thu Nov 2, 2017 ‐ Library Law News
Recent Legislation Affecting Libraries
The Illinois legislature passed numerous bills during the last session and the Governor has acted on all of those bills. 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 moreMon Oct 9, 2017 ‐ Municipal Law News
New State Law Requires Drug/Alcohol Testing After Shootings Involving Police Officers
Public Act 100-0389 (“Act”) took effect on August 25, 2017, and amends the Illinois Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (50 ILCS 727/1-1 et seq.). Read more