Illinois Laws Affecting Schools

• Guide to Illinois Statutes Affecting Schools (Revised August 2024 by ICSA)

• What is PERA (Performance Evaluation Reform Act)? (Updated December 2023)

• 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)

• Ann Marie's Law (April 2016)

• 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

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