Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, cell phones will be banned in high schools “bell-to-bell,” from the first arrival bell to the final dismissal bell, in the state of Illinois.
However, high schools...
At just 17, senior Sarina Harjani already knew what she wanted to do with her life: make an impact. Whether it was through a career in law or politics, she was determined to use her skills and passion...
As the sun blazed and a breeze wafted through the summer air, sophomore Sarina Harjani had an idea: Law Club at South. This past summer, Harjani gathered a group of friends and together they became the...
In an attempt to reduce costs in school districts, Illinois passed a new legislation in Aug. of 2017 changing the budget for Illinois schools, according to the Chicago Tribune. One component of the law...
As 2016 begins, here are three of the 237 new Illinois state laws everyone should be aware of.
PET PROTECTION PROGRAM
The state’s Humane Care for Animals Act was recently amended to provide that “no...
The Lifeline Law, of Illinois, which gives immunity from legal prosecution to underage drinkers who call 9-1-1 for themselves or a friend, will take effect on June 1.
The legislation had been brought...
After the Illinois State Board of Education formally mandated the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) in February 2014, public schools began preparations for a “student growth component” as part...
Illinois middle and high schools will be required to adjust their concussion management to state standards, by the 2016-2017 school year, as mandated by the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act.
The act’s...
