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UPDATE: Illinois homeschool bill passes; hundreds gather at State Capitol in protest

Military families are more likely to homeschool, with 12% doing so compared to 6% of civilians during the 2023-2024 school year, as noted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
The Illinois House Education Policy Committee voted 8-4 to advance a bill imposing new homeschooling requirements, raising concerns about parental rights and government oversight.
Opponents claim that the bill imposes unnecessary burdens on families and lacks evidence that homeschooled children are at greater risk of abuse than public school students.

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The Federalist

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IL Bill Would Let School System Send Homeschool Parents To Jail

A new bill requires parents to report themselves to their local school district, and parents who do not will be considered truant.

12 days ago·United States

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WND

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Lawmakers push scheme that could punish homeschooling parents with jail * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Legislature considering new list of reporting and inspection requirements, with penalties attached

12 days ago·Medford, United States

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Geller Report

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Illinois Bill Would Let Failing School System Send Homeschooling Parents To Jail - Geller Report

Not a single student can do math at grade level in 53 Illinois schools. Not a single student can read at grade level in 30 Illinois schools. The Democrat’s solution? Jail parents who want better for their children. Democrats in Illinois just introduced HB2827 which would effectively put Government surveillance on homeschool families and require reporting. Meanwhile not a single student can read at grade level in 30 Illinois schools. Democrats a…

12 days ago

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Chicago Sun Times

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A flood of emails, 'intimidation' allegations as homeschooling advocates fight regulation

Homeschooling advocates are barraging Illinois legislators with voicemails, emails and social media messages to try to kill a measure that would require them to register with their local school districts.The issue is so contentious that state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Lombard, the bill's sponsor, is accusing some advocates of “bullying.”“Threats and intimidation. Constituents calling my office, demanding meetings and telling my staff that they …

12 days ago·Chicago, United States

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The New York Sun

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Homeschooling Parents Protest Illinois Bill That Could Send Them to Jail for Failing To File Paperwork

Opponents say the bill would mark the first time a state has gone backward on homeschooling freedom.

12 days ago·New York, United States

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tfppwire.com

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New Blue State Bill Has Provisions That Could Send Homeschool Parents to Jail For Up to 30 Days

A proposed bill in Illinois would require homeschooling parents to register with the state or face potential jail time. Activists warn that this legislation is an attempt to exert more government control over homeschooling families. Key Facts: Illinois’ HB2827 would require parents to submit a “homeschool declaration form” to their local public school. Failure to comply could result in parents facing up to 30 days in jail and fines. The bill pa…

13 days ago

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