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Lee County Board adopts resolution opposing Illinois House Bill 28 27 "Homeschool Act"
Summary
The board passed a resolution opposing House Bill 28 27, citing parental-rights, privacy and unfunded-mandate concerns; the resolution will be sent to statewide lawmakers and the governor.
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board voted to adopt a resolution formally opposing House Bill 28 27, legislation the resolution describes as a proposed "Homeschool Act."
The resolution, read into the record during the meeting by a board member identified as Jack, lists concerns that the bill would impose annual registration and reporting requirements for homeschooling families, require homeschool administrators to hold at least a high school diploma, subject families to portfolio inspections by regional education authorities and invoke truancy enforcement with potential…
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