Democrats passed the Homeschool Act (HB2827) through committee yesterday despite over 48,000 witness slips filed in opposition to the bill. This legislation infringes on the rights of parents who choose to homeschool their children and opens the door to more intrusive mandates down the road. I believe that children should be able to learn in the environment that best suits their educational needs. House Republicans will continue to fight against this government overreach as the bill heads to the full House for consideration.
Thank you to all the advocates who came to the Capitol, filed witness slips, and contacted legislators to protect homeschool freedom in Illinois.
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