Monthly Archives: January 2022

Governor Pritzker Vetoes School Employee and Wage Protection Bill, but Signals Compromise

Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill yesterday that would have provided for paid leave for all school employees who themselves or whose child or children must isolate or quarantine because of COVID infection or exposure. In his press release, though, the Governor touted a compromise with similar terms for vaccinated employees only. House Bill 2778, [...]

By | January 25th, 2022|Covid-19 Resources, Education Law News|
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Tonight ISBE & IDPH Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance

Tonight, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) updated its COVID-19 online portal to include several new and revised resources, including content from the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”). The resources can be found here and include: Revised Public Health Guidance for Schools: Part 5 – Supporting the Full Return [...]

By | January 11th, 2022|Covid-19 Resources, Education Law News|
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IDPH & ISBE Plan to Revise Existing Regulations and Guidance on Exclusion

Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health ("IDPH") issued, and the Illinois State Board of Education ("ISBE") shared, a Health Alert regarding the State's intent to align with updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance the CDC issued earlier this week. IDPH and ISBE anticipate revising their regulations and guidance in accordance with the updated CDC guidance. [...]

By | January 7th, 2022|Covid-19 Resources, Education Law News|
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