Hodges Loizzi is partnering with IASA to host its annual fall conference covering the highlights and lowlights of Illinois school law over the past year.
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On Friday, September 17, 2021, ISBE issued emergency rules to implement Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2021-22 (issued concerning vaccination and testing requirements for school personnel). The emergency rules reiterate many…
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UPDATE 9-22-21: IDPH issued emergency rules on school exclusion. More information on the IDPH emergency rules is available here.UPDATE 9-23-21: Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-25 to further clarify Executive…
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Today, Governor Pritzker announced a requirement that all P-12 school teachers and staff (and certain other groups) in Illinois be vaccinated for COVID-19. Effective September 5, those who are "unable…
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Today, Governor Pritzker announced a universal mask mandate for Illinois schools for all inside activities, regardless of vaccination status. While we anticipate more detail to follow from ISBE and/or IDPH in the days…
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Kaitlin Atlas will join panelists to discuss the pressing legal questions superintendents are facing regarding the upcoming school year and COVID-19 in IASA’s Legal Seminar.
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Today, the CDC updated its COVID guidance for schools, IDPH issued a press release indicating that it is adopting the CDC's guidance in full, and State Superintendent Ayala issued her…
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On June 23, 2021, the 49th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a Dear Educator Letter regarding…
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Kaitlin Atlas to discuss key considerations for special education as school districts prepare for the upcoming school year.
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced a comprehensive review of Title IX regulations and guidance in response to President Biden’s prior Executive Order.
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