Education

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Education

Higher Education Happenings, February 2024

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

Higher Education Happenings, September 2023

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

Higher Education Happenings, May 2023

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

Higher Education Happenings, January 2023

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

Higher Education Happenings, July 2022

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

Government’s Use of Race and Gender Criterion to Remedy Historical Discrimination Against Women and Minorities Found to be Unlawful Discrimination

In another reminder of the importance of understanding the legal limitations of workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives, recent lawsuits and court decisions successfully challenged even the federal government’s DEI initiatives to address and remedy historical discrimination

Important Reminder:  Laws Impacting Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools Now In Effect

Read our Law Alert on Laws Impacting Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct in Schools which are now in effect

Governor Rescinds Vaccinate or Test Requirement for Higher Education Employees and Students

Effective immediately, the Governor has rescinded the requirement that higher education employees and students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing in order to access the university/college premises.

ISBE and IDPH Release Updated COVID-19 Guidance Documents for the 2022-2023 School Year

Without much fanfare, on June 30, 2022, three documents were issued to provide guidance to districts for the upcoming school year.