US EditionIllinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest
- The Illinois House is advancing HB 2827, a bill that would charge parents with a misdemeanor if they fail to register homeschooled children, as reported by Representative La Shawn Ford.
- Opponents, including parent advocate Eva Villalobos, argue the bill is misleading and threatens families with criminalization for non-compliance.
- More than 50,000 citizens have filed against the bill, showing massive opposition, as reported by Aziza Butler.
- Parents and opponents of House Bill 2827 rallied against the legislation in downtown Chicago, claiming it could criminalize homeschooling families if they fail to register their kids with public schools.
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The Center Square
News/Talk 94.7 & 970 WMAYIllinois 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
Illinois homeschool bill would create a 'pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents': Dem lawmaker
An Illinois bill that could drastically change homeschooling rules in the state would create "a pipeline to the criminal justice system for parents," a state Democratic lawmaker warned Thursday. Rep. La Shawn Ford, who represents a district that includes parts of Chicago, made the remark as parents, students and opponents of HB 2827, the Homeschool Act, rallied in the city’s downtown. The bill, which is advancing through the Illinois state legi…
America First Report
State Education is Unconstitutional: E. Ray Moore
The issue of education is sweeping the national conversation. On the state level, Texas and Illinois are considering legislation that creates school voucher programs and restricts homeschoolers freedom and sovereignty. Federally, President Trump created a whirlwind of discussion on the constitutionality and efficacy of the Department of Education. Ultimately, the discussion surrounding education should revolve around parents and families as the …
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