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Seventh Circuit Sides with Professor in Academic Freedom Case
By Samantha Kelly |
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.
2025 Elections Infographic
By Samantha Kelly |
Stay informed! Learn more about key dates and requirements for elected officials here.
Important Updates Related to DEI, OCR Investigations, the U.S. Department of Education, and Transgender Students
By Samantha Kelly |
Robbins Schwartz continues to track and report on important federal and state updates impacting educational institutions and employers. Read the latest updates to keep you informed here.
DEI Updates: Understanding the Pending Litigation and New OCR FAQs
By Samantha Kelly |
The DEI landscape has changed once again. In the past two weeks, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting certain provisions of the Trump Administration’s executive orders related to DEI.
Federal Government Issues New Guidance on DEI Enforcement
By Samantha Kelly |
On February 14, 2025, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), released a Dear Colleague letter to state and local educational institutions. The guidance and important implications are analyzed below.
Now Available: 2025 Title IX Toolkit for Higher Educational Institutions
By Samantha Kelly |
Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our 2025 Title IX Toolkit for Higher Educational Institutions to assist institutions in implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations. Learn how to purchase the toolkit here.
Federal Government Issues Executive Order on Student Athletics and Sues Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Over Immigration Enforcement
By Samantha Kelly |
Read our latest law alert summarizing new executive order developments and their implications for institutions, including key timelines to note.
Now Available: 2025 Title IX Toolkit for K-12 Educational Institutions
By Samantha Kelly |
Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our 2025 Title IX Toolkit for K-12 Educational Institutions to assist schools in implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations. Learn how to purchase the toolkit here.
Annual Reminder on Educational Support Staff RIF Procedures and Teacher Non-Renewal/RIF Deadlines
By Samantha Kelly |
As the 2024-25 school year continues through the winter months, school districts are beginning to plan and review their staffing needs for the 2025-26 school year. In assessing options to address those needs, some school districts may determine it is necessary to implement a reduction-in-force (“RIF”) of its educational support staff, a statutory process driven by The School Code. Many school districts are also likely to be considering the non-reemployment of non-tenured teachers at the end of the 2024-25 school term, or a RIF of teachers, statutory processes that were significantly modified in recent years. Given the various procedural requirements imposed on school districts, we believe an annual reminder of those requirements will be of assistance as districts plan for their future personnel and staffing needs.
More Executive Orders and Federal Guidance Impacting Educational Institutions
By Maritza Guevara |
Read our latest law alert about additional executive orders and federal guidance affecting educational institutions.