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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 2023–24 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 month, we share the Spring Newsletter from attorneys at Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. The newsletter includes updates on laws related to pensions, bullying prevention, the Open Meetings Act and more. 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.

Legal Insights: Spring 2024 Newsletter

Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.’s newsletter, Legal Insights, is issued quarterly to keep clients and other interested parties informed of legal developments that may affect or otherwise be of interest to its readers. Stories this issue include: • Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Pension Asset Consolidation Is Constitutional • New in Schools, Part I: Bullying Prevention Law Changes

• New in Schools, Part II: Amendments to Student Administrative Transfer Procedures • Public Bodies May Not Approve Closed Session Minutes in Closed Session • Federal Court Rules COVID Screenings Non-Compensable Work Time • Paid Leave for All Workers Act Now Effective.... (continue reading)...

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