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Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker

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Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more

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Keeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools (Trump EO Tracker)

The order establishes a federal policy that prohibits the use of discretionary federal funds to support or subsidize educational institutions that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person attendance. It directs the...more

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Under Governor Pritzker’s March 4 Executive Order, School Staff Vaccination/Weekly Testing Requirement Continues, But Exclusion...

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On March 4, 2022, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2022-07 which has implications for Illinois schools as they continue to grapple with this phase of the  COVID-19 pandemic. Most notably, the latest Executive Order...more

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Puerto Rico: COVID-19 Boosters Required for Workers in Healthcare, Educational Settings

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Amidst increasing positive COVID-19 cases in Puerto Rico, Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi has issued an executive order requiring those working in healthcare and education settings to get vaccinated and boosted. Covered...more

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U.S. District Court Enjoins Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee

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As educational institutions sort through the contradictory patchwork of legal requirements regarding COVID vaccine mandates that have emerged over the past year, a U.S. District Court in Kentucky added one more wrinkle. While...more

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Vaccination Mandate for Federal Contractors, which Applies in Most Higher Education Settings, Preempts Contrary State Laws for Now

President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 (EO 14042) requires covered federal contractor employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, if they are not entitled to an accommodation due to disability or...more

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Wage And Hour Questions On The Vaccine Mandate: Pitfalls For Illinois Employers Covered By The Executive Order

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On August 23rd Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-20 requiring health care workers, school personnel, higher education personnel and students, and state-employees and contractors who work at state-owned or...more

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Biden’s Path Out Of The Pandemic: New COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates For Large Employers, Federal Contractors And Health Care Workers

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Earlier, President Joe Biden announced vaccination requirements for the federal government workers but allowed them to “opt out” if they agreed to more stringent mitigation measures. He also implored private sector employers...more

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So, What About Masks in Connecticut’s Schools? The Latest (and My Best Surmises)

Recently, my law partner, Zachary D. Schurin, wrote about Governor Lamont latest/revised Executive Order – Executive Order #13A–  concerning the wearing of masks (and/or other cloth facial coverings).  While Executive Order...more

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Governor Pritzker Orders Universal Masking in All PreK-12 Schools

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Focused on providing a safe learning environment for in-person instruction, Governor Pritzker announced that all individuals in all PreK-12 schools and daycare settings in Illinois must wear a mask when indoors, regardless of...more

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Federal Actions to Significantly Impact Educational Institutions

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Actions undertaken by Congress and the White House have underscored a renewed federal focus on education. Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act will provide additional federal support to educational institutions hard hit by...more

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The Top 9 Educational Priorities For The Biden Administration

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There is no doubt that President Biden has signaled strong interest in schools and educational reform as a priority for his administration. Obviously, however, battling COVID-19 remains the top priority. Although the...more

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President Biden's Executive Actions: Focus on Diversity and Equity

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Hours after his inauguration on January 20, 2021, President Biden signed 17 executive actions covering a wide range of issues, including several focused on discrimination and racial justice, immigration, and environmental...more

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Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Executive Orders

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On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion In re Certified Questions from the United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, Southern Division; Midwest Institute of...more

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Executive Order 183 Permits Resumption of Live Board Meetings, With Limitations

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On Friday, September 25, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 183, an update to her “Safe Start” orders for re-opening Michigan’s economy. EO 183 was heavily reported in the media because it authorized the re-opening of...more

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Governor Lamont Declares Continuing State of Emergency, Extends Executive Emergency Powers Through February 9, 2021

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On September 1, 2020, Governor Lamont signed a declaration extending the duration of the public health and civil preparedness emergencies first declared in Connecticut on March 10, 2020, which had been set to expire on...more

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(Even More) New Guidance On The Wearing Of Masks In Connecticut Schools

On August 14, 2020, the Governor’s office issued Executive Order 7NNN, which addressed the mandatory wearing of masks and other face coverings in public (with a limited exception for those with a medical condition).  ...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – August 2020 # 18

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In Washington - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised guidance for coronavirus testing is confusing and alarming many. The CDC now says people who have been in close contact with a person infected...more

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Essential Analysis of Illinois School Reopening Order and Guidance

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By executive order on June 4, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker authorized all public and nonpublic preK-12 schools the state to reopen after the completion of the 2019-2020 school term for limited educational purposes...more

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“But Wait, There's More!"

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Executive Order 2020-65 Identifies New Requirements for 2019-2020 Michigan Teacher Evaluations and Great Start Readiness Programs - On April 30, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued EO 2020-65, which replaces EO 2020-35. Much of the...more

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More Flexibility for Schools and Community Colleges in Pritzker Executive Order

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Earlier today, April 24, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-31 relaxing a wide number of requirements impacting schools and community colleges. ...more

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Executive Order 7R: Its Impact and Obligations on Connecticut School Districts

Less than a week ago, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES” Act). For school districts, the CARES Act required them to “the greatest extent practicable,” continue to...more

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How to Implement Distance Learning and Still Comply with Existing State and Federal Laws

The Governor has now issued Executive Orders closing down restaurants, gyms and theaters through April 30. Gatherings are limited to those under 50 people, and President Trump suggested gatherings should be no greater than...more

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New Jersey Governor Orders Curfew, School Closings and Limitations of Business Hours

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Yesterday (March 16, 2020) the Governor of New Jersey issued Executive Order No. 104 (the “Order”) and activated the National Guard under the Emergency Powers provided under the New Jersey Constitution in another effort to...more

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