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Postsecondary Title IX Decision-Makers No Longer Prohibited From Considering Statements By Parties Or Witnesses Not Subject To Cross-Examination
By Maritza Guevara |
The Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (the “Department”), in an August 24, 2021 letter, stated that a Title IX Decision-Maker (Hearing Office) may now consider statements made by…
Governor Pritzker Signs PTELL Amendment to Recapture Refunds While the Bill’s Sponsor Seeks to Repeal and Replace
By Maritza Guevara |
On August 20, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 508 (“SB 508”) into law as Public Act 102-0519 (“P.A. 102-0519”). Among other things, this new law amends the Property Tax…
New Statutory Class Enrollment Notice to Adjunct Faculty
By Maritza Guevara |
We are pleased to report that because of swift action by community college presidents, ICCTA and our law firm this past spring, a more manageable version of House Bill 0375 was signed into law last week.
Governor Signs Labor & Employment Bills Impacting School Districts Into Law
By Maritza Guevara |
This Law Alert outlines recent bills that have been passed and are set to become law.
Mask Mandate for PK-12 Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
On August 4, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a new mandate requiring universal masking in all pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public and nonpublic schools immediately.
Court of Appeals Denies Students’ Request to Prevent Indiana University from Implementing Its COVID -19 Vaccination Policy
By Maritza Guevara |
On August 2, 2021, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal district court’s decision denying eight students’ request to enjoin Indiana University (the “University”) from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations of all students taking in-person classes.
Pritzker Signs Bill Requiring Increased TIF District Reporting for Municipalities
By Maritza Guevara |
On July 23, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 571, now Public Act 102-0127, which amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code. The new law places additional disclosure requirements on municipalities regarding the performance of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.
Governor Pritzker Signs New Legislation Making Changes to Special Education Eligibility for Transition Services
By Maritza Guevara |
On July 28, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bills (HB) 0040 and 2748 into law as Public Acts 102-0172 and 102-0173, respectively. These bills have a significant impact on the age of eligibility for special education services, and each has taken effect immediately.
CDC Revises Guidance For K-12 Schools – Masks For All Recommended
By Maritza Guevara |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its July 9, 2021, guidance for K-12 schools.
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Illinois Colleges and Universities
By Maritza Guevara |
On July 19, 2021, the Illinois Community College Board ("ICCB") and Illinois Board of Higher Education ("IBHE") jointly released updated COVID-19 guidance designed to help facilitate the safe transition back to campus.