Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive

Reader’s Voice: Homeschool Act, divisive, anti-family

April 9, 2025Dear editor; Another unnecessary anti-family bill is advancing in Springfield. The Homeschool Act (HB 2827) will impose fines and jail time on parents who don’t file a “Homeschool Declaration Form.” In other words, those that don’t register with their local district and provide their curriculum for the school to review will be punished,...

Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive

The proposal, amended twice in recent weeks, would require parents to file a declaration of intent with their regional office of education. If a truancy investigation arises, officials could ask for schoolwork or lesson plans

Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive - Mahomet Daily

by Molly Parker and Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois April 14, 2025 A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes recommended by fellow lawmakers to get it passed. “We recognize that there’s some more changes that need to be made and so we want to be respectful of the process,” Costa Howard, D-G…