COVID-19
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COVID-19
Federal Court Upholds College’s Covid-19 Testing Requirement Over Fourth Amendment Challenges
By Maritza Guevara |
On September 20, 2021, the Fifth District Court of Appeals held that the Regional Board of School Trustees of Madison County, when deciding to grant a petitioner’s request for detachment from one school district and annexation to another, improperly relied on school report cards where the difference in minority and low-income student populations of the two districts was greater than 3%.
Governor’s New Executive Order Clarifies Exclusions and Remote Instruction Obligations
By Maritza Guevara |
On Friday evening, September 17, 2021, Governor Pritzker issued an additional Executive Order relating specifically to student and school personnel COVID-19 exclusions and remote instruction obligations, which are effective immediately.
Illinois Court of Appeals Rejects School’s Attempt to Contract Away Property Tax Exemption
By Maritza Guevara |
In Keystone Montessori School v. Village of River Forest, 2021 IL App (1st) 191992, decided on June 25, 2021, the First District Court of Appeals held that an Illinois school may not waive its property tax exemption
Here Ye Here Ye: Vaccine Mandate Deadline Extended Until September 19, 2021!!
By Maritza Guevara |
Check Out our Law Alert about the Extended Executive Order!
Determining Acceptable COVID-19 Tests for Unvaccinated School Personnel, Higher Ed Personnel, and Higher Ed Students
By Maritza Guevara |
As a follow-up to our complimentary webinars on August 31, 2021, and in response to questions regarding the testing requirements, we have compiled a summary of the Food and Drug Administration’s authorized tests.
Vaccine Mandate for Pre-K to Grade 12 Employees and Employees and Students in Higher Ed Setting
By Maritza Guevara |
In response to increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Governor Pritzker upped the ante on vaccination as part of the state’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois. Specifically,…
CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for K–12 Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
The CDC has once again updated it's guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools. The most recent updated guidance was fully adopted by ISBE and IDPH, so there will likely be changes to the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Voluntary FFCRA Leave Benefits Under the American Rescue Plan Act
By Maritza Guevara |
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed comprehensive legislation into law designed to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act (the “Plan”) contains important provisions impacting employers navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Follow LHD Quarantine Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals
By Maritza Guevara |
The answer to the question of whether a fully vaccinated individual needs to quarantine following “close contact” exposure to a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case depends on the guidance from your local health department.
IDPH Supplements Quarantine Guidance to Account for Vaccinations
By Maritza Guevara |
IDPH recently issued interim quarantine guidance for vaccinated school employees. Notably, the interim guidance does not replace the IDPH’s existing exclusion chart, which is summarized in our January 7, 2021…