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Law Alerts
Magnet School’s Student Admissions Policy Revised, in Part, to Increase Diversity, Faces Legal Challenges and Might be the Next DEI Case Before the Supreme Court
By Samantha Kelly |
A group of Virginia area parents asked the Supreme Court to hear their complaints regarding their recent revision surrounding the student admissions process. Read more here.
Supreme Court’s Student Admissions Decision Opens the Door to Lawsuits Challenging Employer DEI Initiatives
By Samantha Kelly |
Employer DEI initiatives are facing challenges in light of the Supreme Court's recent student admissions decision. Read more here.
New School Year – New Teacher Rules
By Samantha Kelly |
Read more about the recent modifications made to tenure qualifications for teachers here.
Bill Requiring Cash Reserve Reduction Plans Becomes Law
By Samantha Kelly |
Public Act 103-0394 has recently been signed into law by Governor Pritzker. Read more here.
Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Certain Non-Citizens to Become Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers in Illinois
By Samantha Kelly |
Governor Pritzker has signed legislation that will allow certain non-citizens to become deputy sheriffs and police officers in Illinois. Read more here.
Use of Race Conscious Measures in Student Admission Decisions are Unconstitutional…
By Samantha Kelly |
The United States Supreme Court has declared the use of race conscious measures in student admission decisions as unconstitutional. Read more here.
Protections for Student Witnesses in Teacher Dismissal Hearings Signed into Law
By Samantha Kelly |
Governor Pritzker has signed protections for student witnesses in teacher dismissal hearings into law. Read more about the update here.
Department of Education Postpones Release of Amended Title IX Regulations, Gives New Target Date of October 2023
By Maritza Guevara |
The release of the updated Title IX Regulations has been delayed until October 2023. Schools should be ready for potential changes and training.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
The U.S. Department of Education updated its Guidance on the often complicated issue of prayer and religious expression in public schools.
Seventh Circuit Court Upholds Teacher’s “Forced Resignation” for Refusal to Use Transgender Students’ Preferred Names and Pronouns Claiming Religious Discrimination
By Maritza Guevara |
Read more below on the recent ground breaking decision out of the Seventh Circuit Court.