COVID-19
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COVID-19
CDC and ISBE Issue Guidance as Schools Plan for Reopening
By Robbins Schwartz |
ISBE’s guidance is only the first part of its Transition Plan Advisory Workgroup’s recommendations and focuses on the short term, discussing how to wrap up the current school year and…
Illinois Announces $25 Million in Fast-Track Grants for Planned Infrastructure Projects
By Robbins Schwartz |
Written by Katie Zumalt-Rogers and Matthew J. Gardner On May 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Illinois would expedite $25 million of existing…
Department of Education Declines to Seek Waivers of FAPE and LRE Requirements under IDEA
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 27, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos issued a report to Congress regarding her recommended waiver authority under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES…
Stay‐at‐Home Orders Extend into May, Despite Lawsuits
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued a new stay‐at‐home order, Executive Order 2020‐32, extending from May 1 to May 29, despite lawsuits challenging his authority to do so. In addition,…
ISBE Issues Emergency Rules to Modify State-Mandated Graduation Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 27, following Governor Pritzker’s April 24, 2020 Executive Order 2020-31, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released Emergency Rules temporarily modifying the State-mandated graduation requirements. According to…
Managing School Finances During Uncertain Times: What Should I Be Doing Now?
By Robbins Schwartz |
Revenues and expenses are always difficult to predict, so preparing a viable budget and keeping it in balance are among the most challenging demands school financial officials will face.
Electronic Bidding Requirements in Light of COVID-19 Shutdown
By Robbins Schwartz |
Due to language in the Governor’s Executive Order 2020‐15, issued March 27, 2020, many school districts and contractors have had questions regarding whether electronic bid openings are permissible for construction…
Department of Labor Issues Rules for New Federal Leave Laws
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requires private employers with less than 500 employees and all public sector employers to provide eligible employees with new paid leave benefits for…
Governor’s Executive Order Suspends Requirement for Annual Town Meeting
By Robbins Schwartz |
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-22. The Illinois Township Code requires that each Illinois township hold an annual town meeting for calendar year 2020 on either April 14…
Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions Responding to a Report That a Student or Employee Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
By Robbins Schwartz |
We have prepared the following guidance to assist institutions when responding to these reports and determining what information should be shared with the community.