Introduction

This section contains laws on education and sexual abuse, including mandatory reporting and Title IX.

Rape Crisis Confidentiality - 735 ILCS 5/8-802.1

Illinois Education Laws - K-12

• Erin's Law - 105 ILCS 5/10-23.13
• Children & Students Who Are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic of Sexual Violence - 105 ILCS 5/26A (AKA Ensuring Success in School Law - ESSL)
• Sexual Misconduct in Schools - 105 ILCS 5/22-85.5
• Sexual Abuse Response and Prevention Resource Guide - ISBE

Illinois Education Laws - Postsecondary

• Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (PSVHE)
• Confidential Advisor Confidentiality Statute - 735 ILCS 5/8-804 (For Confidential Advisors under PSVHE that are not Rape Crisis Center staff)

Title IX Information

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S. Code § 1681
• Title IX Final Rule 2020 Regulations
• July 10, 2026 Title IX Dear Colleague Letter
• Know Your IX
• ICASA Title IX Comment 2019
• ICASA Title IX Comment 2022

Sexual Assault and the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act - Illinois Attorney General's Office

• Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act: Understanding Your Rights Brochure
• Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act: Frequently Asked Questions