HR Mandates: Legislative Issues and Impact
By Kimberly C. Chambers, Ed.D., pHCLE
Dir./Human Resources
Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125
The summer of 2019 brought a variety of legislative changes to the education arena in Illinois. The Illinois General Assembly enacted and Governor Pritzker signed, over 600 bills by the end of August. Among them included the legalization of recreational marijuana, changes to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (ILERA), new timelines for filling school board vacancies and the requirement that single-occupancy restrooms be outfitted with non-gender-specific signage. In addition, there are a number of statutes which impact the work of human resource professionals in the educational setting. It is crucial that educational administrators keep up-to-date on legislative changes to keep their district in compliance with recently enacted rules and statutes. Of course, this summary is intended to assist you, but it should not replace consultation with your district’s legal counsel. When in doubt, please check with your attorney!