The Intersection of Public Service, Social Media, and the First Amendment
The Supreme Court recently decided two cases involving the intersection of social media, the First Amendment, and public officials.
Illinois School Boards
Organizational Meeting Deadline Extended
Giving school boards a little more flexibility in scheduling their organizational meeting after the April election, PA 102-798 provides that a school board’s organizational meeting must take place within 40 days of the election, rather than 28 days. For 2023, that means that the deadline for the board’s organizational meeting is pushed back to May 14, 2023.
Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Records Case
Understanding Some Implications of the Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (oftentimes called "Obama-care" in the media and by politicians on both sides of the aisle), includes among its many provisions, employer "assessments" and excise taxes which will likely change how many employers (including school districts) provide group health insurance or employer contributions on behalf of employees.
Reminder on Open Meetings Act Posting Requirements
Public Act 97-827 amended the Open Meetings Act to make clear the requirements for posting an agenda at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, adding specifically:
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