Parents and lawmakers slam Illinois homeschooling bill, calling it an assault on family autonomy

Illinois lawmakers are facing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act (HB2827), which requires homeschooling parents to register with public school districts and provide immunization documentation. The bill has sparked concerns among parents and lawmakers, who argue it infringes on family autonomy and parental rights. With nearly 30,000 witness slips submitted in opposition, critics including state legislators Chris Miller and La Shawn Ford warn that the bill is a direct attack on homeschooling freedoms in Illinois.