Latest Updates & News

Department of Education Postpones Release of Amended Title IX Regulations, Gives New Target Date of October 2023

The release of the updated Title IX Regulations has been delayed until October 2023. Schools should be ready for potential changes and training.

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U.S. Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools

The U.S. Department of Education updated its Guidance on the often complicated issue of prayer and religious expression in public schools.

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Higher Education Happenings, May 2023

Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm’s higher education practice group.

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Seventh Circuit Court Upholds Teacher’s “Forced Resignation” for Refusal to Use Transgender Students’ Preferred Names and Pronouns Claiming Religious Discrimination

Read more below on the recent ground breaking decision out of the Seventh Circuit Court.

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2023 Elections Infographic

Key dates and requirements for elected officials.

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Paid Leave for (Almost) All Illinois Workers Required under New Law

Governor Pritzker signed a new law that changed current Paid Leave requirements for specific institutions. To see how your organization might be impacted, read more below!

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2023 Elections Infographic

Key dates and requirements for elected officials.

Paid Leave for (Almost) All Illinois Workers Required under New Law

Governor Pritzker signed a new law that changed current Paid Leave requirements for specific institutions. To see how your organization might be impacted, read more below!

Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Family Bereavement Leave Act Documentation Form

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) published its promised FBLA Leave Documentation form that employers may elect to use.

Revised Clear and Present Danger Reporting Intergovernmental Agreement Issued to Address Concerns

The Intergovernmental Agreement that was provided to school districts on March 6, 2023, allows a district to select the administrator(s) to submit reports under the clear and present danger reporting requirements. 

ISBE Releases Employment History Review Forms Required Under Faith’s Law

ISBE releases template forms for sexual misconduct disclosures for applicants for employment effective July 1, 2023.

Educational Support Staff RIF Checklist

As school districts continue to be challenged by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, reductions in student enrollment, and the rampant rise in inflation, all options available to limit costs, including workforce reductions, may need to be considered. 

Black History Month 2023

February marks the beginning of Black History Month. Click the link below to learn how to support local communities and many other things!

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more about the Holocaust below:

Higher Education Happenings, January 2023

Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm's higher education practice group.