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Dormitory sprinkler systems required in all post-secondary educational institutions - P.A. 093-0887

October
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 514
Fire sprinkler systems are required in the dormitories of all post-secondary educational institutions by 2013.

College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program excludes exception for religious organizations

September
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 456
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill Adm Code 2775.20 and 2775.50. 

Amendments Adopted by the State Board of Education

August
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 398
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill Adm Code 350 effective on May 3, 2004.

School Districts May Recover Costs for Payments Made to Various Public Transportation Units for Regular, Vocational, and Special Education Student Transport P.A. 93-0663

June
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
Each school year, school districts may recover expenditures made to a regional transportation authority, or any of its service boards, a mass transit district, or an urban transport district under intergovernmental agreements with the district to provide for transportation of pupils.

State Recognizes Non-Public Elementary and Secondary Schools on a Voluntary Basis P.A. 93-0018

June
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 292
Effective immediately, the State Board of Education will provide for the registration and recognition of non-public elementary and secondary schools. Such schools may voluntarily register with the Board of Education on an annual basis.

Charter Bus Contracts Must Have Specific Language P.A. 093-0644

April
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
All contracts for providing charter bus services for the sole purpose of transporting students regularly enrolled in grade 12 or below to or from interscholastic athletic or interscholastic or school sponsored activities.

Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program Amended

April
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
On January 25, 2004, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission adopted amendments to its Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program ("IFTC"). 

Board of Education Must Publish a List of “Persistently Dangerous” Schools P.A. 93-0633

March
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
Effective immediately, the State Board of Education will maintain data and annually publish a list of persistently dangerous schools

Changes in Place for Special Education Certification

March
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 124
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 27, governing the Standards for Certification in Specific Teaching Fields. 

Community College Board Adopts Amendments

February
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 70
The Illinois Community College Board recently amended 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1501, governing the administration of the Illinois Public Community College Act.

State Board of Education Amends Certification Requirements

January
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted amendments to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25. Effective October 20, 2003.

Board of Education Establishes Procedure for Public Comments

November
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 550
The Illinois State Board of Education implemented a new procedure for the consideration of public comments regarding potential new rulemaking.

Neglecting Mandatory Asbestos Reinspections Could Lead to Liability for Schools

By Craig T. Liljestrand
November
2003
Article
, Page 571
A review of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act's mandatory reinspection requirements.

Funding procedure for Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs clarified

September
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 436
The Illinois State Board of Education recently adopted an amendment to 23 Ill Adm Code 240, governing Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOPs).

Changes in place for teacher and administrator certification

July
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 332
The Illinois State Board of Education recently amended 23 Ill Adm Code 25, related to administrator and teacher certification. The amendments, effective April 28, 2003, are designed to implement two major components of P.A. 92-796.

IHSA’s definition of “undue influence” not vague and ambiguous, yet summary judgment inappropriate where it is unclear whether definition applied in fair manner

July
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 332
On April 30, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, reversed and remanded the order of the circuit court of McLean County granting the defendant, IHSA, summary judgment.

Cellular radio regulations passed for school bus drivers P.A 92-0730

June
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
In an effort to ensure the safety of school bus drivers and their passengers, the Illinois legislature amended the Illinois Vehicle Code by adding section 12-813.1. 625 ILCS 5/12-813.1.

Changes made to beneficiaries under Teachers’ Retirement System P.A. 92-0862

May
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
The State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 was amended recently by changing section 6.5.

School legal drug policy prohibits disciplinary action for refusal of psychostimulants P.A. 92-0663

January
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 14
Effective January 1, 2003, Illinois school boards will be required to adopt and implement a policy that prohibits any disciplinary action that is based totally or in part on the refusal of a student's parent or guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student.

Legislation authorizes students to voluntarily engage in individually-initiated prayer in public schools; P.A. 92-0832

November
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 584
On August 22, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law House Bill 4117, amending the Silent Reflection Act.

College saving in Illinois; a new carrot and stick

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2002
LawPulse
, Page 506
Illinois residents have another incentive to invest in Illinois' Bright Start college savings program; and a disincentive to participate in plans offered by other states.

Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act shields school district from liability when shop teacher makes discretionary policy determination involving safety of saw

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On August 14, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, affirmed the holding of the circuit court of Vermilion County, and held that the school district was shielded from liability under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (Act), 745 ILCS 10/2-201.

Correspondence from Our Readers

September
2002
Column
, Page 442
Eaton's passionate presidency

System awarding grants to school districts for construction projects modified

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On July 1, 2002, the Capital Development Board (board) adopted amendments to section 40 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 71 Ill Adm Code 40.

Correspondence from Our Readers

July
2002
Column
, Page 334
Put family first.

Correspondence from Our Readers

June
2002
Column
, Page 278
Medicare liens; a clarification.

An even brighter start for college savers

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2002
LawPulse
, Page 168
Beginning last January 1, section 529 college savings plans allow contributions to grow tax-free.

Legislation prohibits alcohol on public school property P.A. 92-0507

April
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
Legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Ryan amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by providing that any person in possession of alcoholic liquor on public school district property during school days or at events on public school district property when children are present is guilty of a petty offense.

New guidelines adopted for school discipline

April
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 176
On January 16, 2002, the State Board of Education (board) adopted amendments to section 1 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 23 Ill Adm Code 1.

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