Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest

School safety concerns and considerations of homeschool families

As a recent edition of the Journal of School Choice makes abundantly clear, modern homeschooling has changed from the traditional—perhaps even stereotypical—model of the past. Equally important: The reasons families opt for homeschooling also appear to be changing. Surveys are finding that, rather than faith or even academics, concerns about school safety are key motivators. But what exactly does this mean? New research, also from that journal e…

Illinois Homeschool Bill May Criminalize Parents

A proposed bill in Illinois is drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and families alike for potentially criminalizing parents who homeschool … Read More The post Illinois Homeschool Bill May Criminalize Parents first appeared on Charisma News. The post Illinois Homeschool Bill May Criminalize Parents appeared first on Charisma News.

Illinois Homeschool Bill Could Criminalize Parents - American Faith

A proposed bill in Illinois is drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and families alike for potentially criminalizing parents who homeschool their children. House Bill 2827, dubbed the “Homeschool Act,” would require parents to register with their local public school through a “homeschool declaration form,” with failure to comply punishable by a misdemeanor. Democratic State Representative La Shawn Ford, who represents parts of Chicago, joined …

Illinois Homeschool Act opponents say bill would 'criminalize' parents

(The Center Square) – Parents and community leaders are speaking out against legislation in the Illinois House that would punish homeschool families if they don’t comply with new state government

'Land of Lincoln' Looks to Bully Homeschool Families

Homeschool families in Illinois are currently pushing back on a bill that threatens their parental autonomy and rights. As currently proposed, the “Homeschool Act” or HB2927, requires parents who want to educate their children outside of the traditional system to sign a “homeschool declaration form” – or face jail time. It would also demand that parents doing the teaching have a high school diploma or GED. State officials would reserve the right…

Illinois Homeschoolers Brace for Assault on Parental Freedom – National Review

Illinois has long been a bastion for homeschool freedom because of a 1950 Illinois Supreme Court ruling in People v. Levisen, in which the court found that homeschooling falls under the private school law in Illinois. But the new proposal would essentially reverse that decision, with parents no longer able to homeschool their children at home under the private school law.