Legal News & Updates
We monitor legal developments to provide timely, insightful guidance, keeping our clients informed of the latest changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends. Our team stays engaged in the evolution of the law, enabling us to proactively address emerging issues and offer strategic counsel for both current and future challenges.
Latest Updates & News
Gov. Pritzker Renews His Call to Ban Cell Phones in Illinois Classrooms
During his annual State of the State address, Governor Pritzker renewed his call to ban cell phone use during school hours, stating, “It’s time to get cell phones out of the classroom.” The Governor’s office cited research showing that “72% of high school teachers identified cell phone distraction as a ‘major problem’ in their classroom.”
ISSRA, Not FOIA: Clarifying Parents’ Avenue to Access Educational Records
Parents have the right to access their student’s educational records. However, there can be confusion as to which avenue under the law they can or should pursue for access to these student records.
Illinois PAC Issues Binding Opinion on Improper Restrictions on Public Comment
The Illinois PAC issued binding opinion 26-001, finding that the Village of Sauk Village violated the Open Meetings Act by impermissibly restricting a member of the public from addressing the Village Board during a committee meeting.
| COVID-19, Law Alerts
Revised ISBE and IDPH Quarantine and Isolation Guidance for K-12 Schools
Read our Law Alert about the recent ISBE and IDPH Joint Guidance on Isolation for K-12 Schools
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Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Police Department Redactions in FOIA Response
Read our Law Alert about the recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling!
| COVID-19, Law Alerts
IDPH Announces Shortened Isolation and Quarantine Periods Now Apply To K-12 Schools
Read our Law Alert about the shortened isolation and quarantine periods for k-12 schools!
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OMA and FOIA Electronic Training Now Available on PAC’s Website!
Read our Law Alert about the electronic OMA and FOIA Training!
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TRS Ready to Implement “Opt-In” Elections for the Supplemental Saving Plan
Read our Law Alert about the new TRS Supplemental Savings Plan.
| COVID-19, Law Alerts
New CDC and IDPH Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine
Read our Law Alert about the CDC and IDPH's quarantine guidance.
| In Brief
Court Lifts Stay of OSHA ETS Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Read our In-Brief!
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Earlier Target Date for Release of Proposed Amendments to Title IX Regulations
Proposed Title IX Rules are now expected to be released as soon as April 2022.
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Department of Revenue Guidance Concludes PTAB Refund Recapture Applies to PTELL and Non-PTELL Districts
The Illinois Department of Revenue recently issued a memorandum providing guidance regarding the newly enacted refund recapture legislation, Public Act 102-0519, which went into effect in time for the upcoming December 2021 property tax levies.
| Law Alerts
HCRCA Clarification Headed to Governor’s Desk
The Illinois legislature passed SB 1169, a bill creating a new section to be added to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act (HCRCA).