WATCH: Proposed homeschooling mandates in Illinois facing strong opposition

(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would create oversight requirements on Illinois homeschooling is being denounced in Springfield.

The Homeschool Act in House Bill 2827 would add numerous requirements, including new forms to school districts, specific curriculum mandates, and homeschool educator requirements. The legislation’s sponsor, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, did not respond to a request for comment.

State Rep. Brandun Schweizer, R-Danville, said the proposed regulations are a direct infringement on parental rights…

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