Homeschooling Parents Protest Illinois Bill That Could Send Them to Jail for Failing To File Paperwork
Opponents say the bill would mark the first time a state has gone backward on homeschooling freedom.
Thousands of homeschooling families are fighting a Democratic-led bill in Illinois that would allow criminal charges to be filed against parents who donât comply with new paperwork rules.
House Bill 2827 would require families to notify their school districts in writing if they are homeschooling their children. Education officials could then demand proof of teaching materials and student work at any time. If parents donât comply, they could face misdemeanor charges punishable with up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
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