Employer DEI initiatives are facing challenges in light of the Supreme Court's recent student admissions decision. Read more here.

The United States Departments of Justice and Education released written guidance to assist colleges and universities in understanding the decision to invalidate the use of race in student admissions. Read more here.

Read more about the recent modifications made to tenure qualifications for teachers here.

Public Act 103-0394 has recently been signed into law by Governor Pritzker. Read more here.

Governor Pritzker has signed legislation that will allow certain non-citizens to become deputy sheriffs and police officers in Illinois. Read more here.

Join us on Thursday, September 14, 2023 for our annual Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference.

The United States Supreme Court has declared the use of race conscious measures in student admission decisions as unconstitutional. Read more here.

Governor Pritzker has signed protections for student witnesses in teacher dismissal hearings into law. Read more about the update here.

Learn more abut Southeast Asian Heritage Month here.

In this era of rapid change, it is crucial for school districts to carefully consider the legal implications that affect decisions involving employees, students, and commercial transactions. Robbins Schwartz is excited to partner with LUDA to provide a full day of sessions on a range of legal issues facing school districts today.