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January 15, 2026 | Higher Education Updates
Regulating Intelligence: New A.I. Laws and their Impact on Higher Education
The new year brings new compliance obligations for Illinois community colleges concerning the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.). Two new laws, both effective on January 1, 2026, place parameters on the evolving world of A.I.
November 21, 2025 | Higher Education Updates
Immigration Enforcement Related Changes to the Public Higher Education Act
The Illinois General Assembly has approved House Bill 1312 (“HB 1312” or “the Bill”), amending the Illinois Public Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 167/et seq., “the Act”) which includes new January 1, 2026 deadlines for college procedures relating to immigration enforcement-related issues.
June 4, 2025 | Higher Education Updates
Legislative (In)Action on Key Bills for Community Colleges
As the 104th General Assembly concluded its spring session last week, it considered several key bills affecting higher education, particularly community colleges.
May 30, 2025 | Higher Education Updates
Recent Bill Amends the Public Community College Act to Limit the Use of AI as an Instructional Tool
As the use of AI expands in higher education, the state is integrating AI-related policies into existing legislation. Learn more in our latest law alert.
April 7, 2025 | Higher Education Updates
Seventh Circuit Sides with Professor in Academic Freedom Case
On March 12, 2025, the Seventh Circuit revived a lawsuit by UIC Law Professor Jason Kilborn, who claims the school retaliated against him for protected speech. Read more in our latest law alert.
January 7, 2025 | Higher Education Updates
Electronic Bidding for Construction Contracts Now Permitted Under Recent Amendment to the Public Community College Act
The Illinois General Assembly amended Section 3-27.1 of the Public Community College Act to permit electronic submission of sealed construction bids, provided they comply with bid document authorization, electronic security measures, and secure receipt procedures. Read more here.
November 19, 2024 | Higher Education Updates
2024 Legislative Roundup for Higher Education
This publication summarizes key changes in the law that are relevant to higher education institutions, with an emphasis on new and enhanced protections for employees in the workplace. As always, please contact your Robbins Schwartz attorney with questions about how these new laws may affect your organization.
June 20, 2024 | Higher Education Updates
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for Illinois Higher Education Institutions
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist Illinois colleges and universities in preparing for implementation of new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
February 13, 2024 | Higher Education Updates
Professor’s Complaint That University Demoted and Disciplined Him Because of His Anti-DEI Statements and Blog Post Turned Away by Supreme Court
A professor was demoted and disciplined by his university for anti-DEI statements and blog posts. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.
February 9, 2024 | Higher Education Updates
Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race In Its Admission Policy
The Supreme Court has decided that West Point can continue to take race into account as a factor in its admission policy. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
