Homeschool families continue full court press to stop HB 2827 as bill stalls at the statehouse
As lobby efforts continue to end the looming threat of the Homeschool Act, the bill's sponsor insists it isn't dead yet.
The morning after our last Civic Update hit your inbox, the And Campaign Chicago crew traveled to Springfield again to lobby against the bill that could criminalize homeschool parents.
WeSchool founder Aziza Butler, Pastor
, their six children and this reporter made the trek to the state capital for testimony, lobby work and a press conference decrying HB 2827.Our coverage of this issue has been extensive, and will continue as long as the bill remains a threat to homeschool families.
Below, you’ll find clips from the April 9 press conference, a roundup of the homeschool bill news of the week, as well as our regular news clips and the latest from the And Campaign at the national level.
Homeschool roundup
Homeschool Act stalls in Illinois House
The future of a homeschooling bill in the Illinois legislature is uncertain
Survey: Homeschooled students face less abuse. So why are Illinois lawmakers targeting families?
Illinois homeschool bill views parents as ‘potentially dangerous, incompetent,’ commentary warns
Homeschool Act stalls in House ahead of deadline
Illinois bill to regulate homeschooling faces strong opposition from families
Proposed Homeschool Act fails both homeschooling and public education
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
Illinois bishops drop opposition to controversial homeschool bill
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