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 […]Wed Aug 4, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
Governor Pritzker Imposes Mask Mandate for Schools
Today, August 4, 2021, Governor Pritzker re-imposed a mask mandate for all schools. All students and staff, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks indoors. This order covers school activities and extra curricular events. Masks are not required […]Tue Jul 13, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
The IDPH Adopts the New CDC Masking Guidance for Schools
On July 9, 2021, the CDC released new guidance for schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, which has been adopted by the IDPH (hereafter “Guidance”). A copy of the Guidance can be found here. While Illinois has adopted the […]Wed Jun 30, 2021 ‐ Education Law News
SUPREME COURT FINDS THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROPERLY REGULATED OFF-CAMPUS SPEECH
Summary of Decision The United States Supreme Court found that the Mahanoy Area School District violated B.L’s, a student of the school district, First Amendment rights when the school improperly regulated her off-campus speech. B.L. posted vulgar images and words […]