CTE Tenure
We discussed the changes to tenure enacted in 2023 in a prior post here. A subsequent change was made to correct an apparent oversight related to CTE teachers in the 2023 law via PA 103-617 (effective July 1, 2024).
Teacher Tenure
Teacher Tenure Revisions
Illinois Public Act 103-500 was signed by Governor Pritzker on August 4, 2023 with an immediate effective date. It revises tenure acquisition rules.
Tenured Teacher Dismissal for Cheating on Statewide Testing Affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court
In a divided decision of the Third District Illinois Appellate Court, the Court upheld a Board's decision to terminate a tenured teacher after a Hearing Officer found insufficient evidence to affirm the Board's dismissal of the teacher.
Client Alert--7th Circuit Holds Indiana Reduction in Force Law Unconstitutional
The 7th Circuit Federal Court has upheld a lower court opinion finding that an Indiana law which is very similar to Illinois' law on reductions in force (known as "SB7" or "Public Act 97-8") is unconstitutional. In Elliott v. Board of School Trustees of Madison Consolidated Schools, No. 16-4168 (7th Cir.
Education Reform Act Trailer Bill Signed into Law
On August 20, 2013, Governor Quinn signed into law the long-awaited "trailer bill" to SB7 (the Education Reform Act). Previously known as SB1762, Public Act 98-513 accomplishes several important changes to the rules for reduction in force
Education Reform Act: Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
What do I do if I did not have a meeting of my joint committee by December 1?