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The latest legal news for Illinois schools
Dec 28 2022

Two Consecutive “Needs Improvement” Ratings Can Lead to Remediation Plan

By Athena Christofalos, Ellen B. Rothenberg, Jeffrey C. Goelitz News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

In Board of Education for Rockford Public School District No. 205 v. Illinois State Board of Education, et al., the appellate court held that Rockford Public School District No. 205…

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Dec 28 2022

Court Upholds Reinstatement of Police Officer Fired Over Social Media Posts

By Jeffrey C. Goelitz, Christopher Hoffmann, Pamela E. Simaga News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

In City of Peoria v. Peoria Police Benevolent Association, et al., the City of Peoria challenged an arbitrator’s decision that ordered the reinstatement of a police officer who was fired…

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Dec 28 2022

EEOC Sues Employer For Failure to Accommodate Religious Objection to Flu Vaccine Mandate

By Barbara A. Erickson, Christopher Hoffmann, C. Frazier Satterly News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

On December 15, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit against Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (“CHOA”) after CHOA terminated an employee for refusing to receive…

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Dec 28 2022

Department of Education Updates Guidance for Use of ESSER and GEER Funds

By Heather K. Brickman, Steven M. Richart, Kerry B. Pipal News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

The Department of Education (DOE) recently updated its guidance on ESSER and GEER funding to include more information on a variety of topics, including disposition rules for equipment and supplies,…

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Dec 28 2022

Employer Vaccinate-or-Test Policies Not Protected by the HCRCA

By Jason T. Manning, Christopher Hoffmann, C. Frazier Satterly, Barbara A. Erickson News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

In Krewionek v. McKnight, an Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought under the Health Care Right of Conscience Act (“Act”), denying recovery to two former employees…

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Dec 15 2022

New Law Expands Bereavement Leave

By Barbara A. Erickson, Christopher Hoffmann, Athena Christofalos News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

Public Act 102-1050, effective January 1, 2023, renames the Child Bereavement Leave Act to the Family Bereavement Leave Act (“FBLA”) and expands the reasons employees may take unpaid leave under…

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Dec 14 2022

Delinquent Property Taxpayer Could Seek Large Property Tax Refund From Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

By Antonio J. Senagore News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

In Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 v. PTAB, the Illinois appellate court allowed a power plant owner to challenge the plant’s assessed value even though its delinquent property…

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Dec 14 2022

DOE Issues Letter on Highly Mobile Children

By Jessica T. Nguyen News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

On November 10, 2022, the Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued a letter to state directors of special education addressing concerns related to the needs…

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Dec 14 2022

Fund Balance Disclosure Required When the District Holds its Annual Budget and Levy Hearings

By Steven M. Richart, Antonio J. Senagore, Heather K. Brickman News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

P.A. 102-0895 (effective May 23, 2022) enacted a new Section 17-1.3 of the School Code, which provides that each school district now must publicly disclose the cash reserve balance of…

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Nov 17 2022

Voters Approve “Workers’ Rights Amendment”

By Christopher Hoffmann News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

Illinois voters have approved the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,” which will enshrine the right of employees to unionize and bargain collectively in the Illinois Constitution. The amendment provides that Illinois workers…

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