Illinois Laws Affecting Schools

• Guide to Illinois Statutes Affecting Schools (Revised August 2021 by ICSA)

• What is PERA (Performance Evaluation Reform Act)? (Updated January 2022)

• Annual School Calendar

• ​Mandatory Board Member Training

• ​School Board Elections

• Concealed Carry Act (May 2018)

• Checklist for Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act (Revised April 2022)

• Bullying Policy Requirements (February 2015)

• Ann Marie's Law (April 2016)

• ESEA Foster Care Student Obligations (April 2017)

• IDHR Pregnancy Rights Notice Requirement (December 2014)

Guidance Resources for Districts

From state laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA) to election and referendum questions, and federal education policy that includes the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and student privacy concerns, IASB and the Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) provide straightforward, easy-to-use resources to assist local school boards in understanding these issues. 

• See guidance resources

Legislative Resources

Digest of Bills Passed and New School Laws summarize bills sent to the governor (each July) and bills signed into law (each January).