May 2020

A Senate Bill, SB 1857, which has passed both the Senate and House and is currently awaiting signature by the
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The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance to all school district staff to ensure children with disabilities are provided
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A newly proposed House Bill, HB 4510, would provide that no later than September 1, 2020, Illinois school districts must
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A newly proposed Senate Bill (SB 3001) would provide that an applicant who has earned their Master's Degree in social
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A new law, PA 101-0594 (effective immediately), reinstates a competency test for people seeking a paraprofessional educator endorsement to work
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A new Illinois law, PA 101-0594, was signed by the Governor which amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School
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A new Illinois law, PA 101-0620, was signed by the Governor which protects the privacy of public employees, affirms collective
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Governor Pritzker signed into law the Children and Young Adult Mental Health Crisis Act (PA 101-0461). The Act makes Illinois
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Governor Pritzker signed a new law (PA 101-0443) granting Illinois teachers a minimum salary of $40,000. The state will increase
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A new Illinois law, PA 101-0370, requires public school districts, public schools, charter schools or non-public schools to allow school
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