The U.S. Department of Education recently indicated plans to intensify civil rights oversight and enforcement efforts by its Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR division of the Department of Education enforces federal laws prohibiting discrimination against students based on […]
Category: Higher Education
Prevailing Wage Act Amendment Requires Public Bodies to Notify Contractors When Work Is Not Bid
December 14, 2009
Recent amendments to the Prevailing Wage Act will require public bodies to provide notice to contractors of the requirements of the Act when work is awarded without a public bid, contract or project specification. Failure to provide this notice may […]
Gov. Quinn Approves New Employee Compensation Reporting Laws for School Districts, Some Higher Education Institutions
August 26, 2009
Governor Quinn recently signed two laws which require School Districts, public universities, and community colleges to report compensation information for certain employees, Public Acts 096-0434 and 096-0266. Both laws create the same new section to the School Code, yet each includes distinct requirements. […]