Illinois Laws Affecting Schools

• Guide to Illinois Statutes Affecting Schools (Revised May 2026 by ICSA)

• What is PERA (Performance Evaluation Reform Act)? (Updated January 2026)

• Concealed Carry Act (May 2018)

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

• Ann Marie's Law (April 2016)

• Understanding the Implementation of the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act (September 2021)

• Conflict of Interest and Incompatible Offices FAQ (Revised June 2024 by ICSA)

• Gift Ban FAQ (Revised October 2025 by ICSA)

• Referendum FAQ (Revised August 2019 by ICSA)

• Vacancies on the Board of Education (Revised March 2020 by ICSA)

• Janus v. AFSCME: Implementation Issues for School Boards (June 2018 by ICSA)

• Answers to FAQs Regarding Students with Divorced or Divorcing Parents (February 2019 by ICSA)
  

• Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Students: Legal Issues (December 2025)

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

The End of Session Report and New School Laws summarize bills sent to the governor (each July) and bills signed into law (each January).