LM August 2024

Legal Corner

Chad Watkins IASA Associate Director/General Counsel

To help school leaders navigate uncertain times, IASA has partnered with leading law firms throughout Illinois to provide districts with critical guidance during the 2024–25 school year. In Leadership Matters , the IASA Legal Corner will showcase an article written by attorneys who specialize in legal matters related to education. It is our hope you find the content insightful, timely and helpful in addressing the critical matters you face.

This issue, attorneys from Robbins Schwartz share their insights on the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. As a reminder, IASA Legal Corner articles are provided for informational purposes only, and you are advised to contact your district counsel for legal advice. Click on the link below to access the article.

Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025

First, the amendment clarifies that any request by an employee to inspect, copy, or receive their personnel records must be in writing. A “written request” includes electronic communications, such as emails or text messages. The amendment requires that in order to be valid under the Act, the employee’s written request must... (continue reading)...

On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0727, which amends the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. The amendment refines the requirements for making a valid personnel record request and expands employers’ obligations when turning over an employee’s personnel records. The amendment goes into effect on January 1, 2025.

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