Eye On Illinois: Will amendment garner homeschool regulation bill sufficient support?

Eye On Illinois: Will amendment garner homeschool regulation bill sufficient support?

The working theory seems to be protecting earnest homeschoolers from red tape intended to entangle those who simply pull their kids from class and ignore them, or worse, but that raises two concerns.

The Anti-Homeschool Movement Wants Control of Our Children

President Reagan rightly stated, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Today’s ominous version is, “Pass this legislation to protect children.” Government is using emotionally charged language, yet again, “help” and “protect,” as keys to quietly unlock the Constitutional doors that safeguard us from government intrusion. Much like in Reagan’s era, homeschooling, along with pa…

Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive | Illinois State Bar Association

Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still aliveThe bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats. Source: Illinois Business Journal

Homeschool Oversight Bill opposed by Madison County Committee

The sponsor of a so-called “Homeschool Oversight Bill” pulled it from consideration for a full vote in the Illinois legislature last week, but House Republicans warn that doesn’t mean the