In this episode of Be Louder, Latasha H. Fields breaks down Illinois House Bill 2827—a dangerous piece of legislation that aims to criminalize and monitor homeschool families under the false narrative of "educational neglect and abuse." As a wife, mother, home educator for over 18 years, and parental rights advocate, Latasha exposes the hypocrisy of a broken public education system that fails our children—yet wants to regulate the very parents who are doing it right. Only 35% of Illinois students are proficient in reading. Just 28% in math. Meanwhile, Chicago Public Schools have only 29% reading on grade and 18% proficient in math, yet receives over $9 billion annually, and sexual abuse investigations are piling up across school districts—including DuPage County, the home district of Rep. Terra Costa Howard, who sponsors this bill. Yet HB 2827 targets innocent homeschoolers, demanding they prove their innocence while violating their constitutional rights: First Amendment: Religious persecution under the guise of oversight Fourth Amendment: Unjustified investigations and government intrusion Fourteenth Amendment: Unequal treatment under the law Privacy Act: Forced disclosure of private family and educational info In this episode, you’ll hear: The core legal concepts threatened by HB 2827 A taxpayer's perspective on funding failure in public schools A deep dive into the constitutional implications of the bill Real evidence of public school failure, violence, and sexual misconduct that the state refuses to fix Why parents must rise up and fight this overreach—legally, spiritually, and publicly Now is the time to BE LOUDER. We’re not just pushing back—we’re exposing the truth and defending our children’s future. WATCH, COMMENT & SHARE Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@latashahfields Follow on Rumble: rumble.com/user/latashahfields Learn more about our grassroots movement: www.epic4change.org #BeLouder #HB2827 #ParentalRights #HomeschoolFreedom #IllinoisPolitics #FaithAndFreedom #StopTheOverreach #ReligiousLiberty #EducationReform #ProtectOurKids #homeschool #chicago #illinois #publicschool

Last night, I had a short but powerful debate on WTTW Chicago Tonight with Democratic Rep. Terra Costa-Howard, the sponsor of #HB2827. This bill is a direct attack on homeschooling freedom and parental rights in Illinois! 🔴 Here’s what HB 2827 does: ❌ Forces homeschool registration – Turning voluntary reporting into mandatory government oversight. ❌ Demands student portfolios – Families must prove their homeschool meets public school standards. ❌ Government-approved teachers – Parents’ right to educate their own children is threatened. ❌ Criminalizes noncompliance – Class C misdemeanor, fines, and possible jail time. ❌ Truancy penalties – Labels homeschool families as truant while public schools face rampant absenteeism (40% in CPS!). ❌ State control over education – Declares a child’s education serves “public purposes of the state”, stripping parents of their authority. ❌ Echoes past injustices – Parallels laws that denied enslaved people autonomy over their education and labor, treating children as state property. 📢 Illinois already has some of the worst public school outcomes, with $millions wasted on failing schools. Meanwhile, homeschoolers excel, scoring 15-25% higher on tests. We cannot allow government overreach to destroy our parental rights! Stay informed. Stay engaged. Let’s #StopHB2827 and protect educational freedom! 👉 Watch the debate and share your thoughts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_hUBylbTyI&t=1168s Learn more at epic4change.org #parentalrights #HomeschoolFreedom #StopHB2827 #chicago #blackhomeschoolers #illinois

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Big News! 🎉 I had another interview with ABC7 today, where I boldly opposed HB 2827 and stood up for parental rights in education. ❌ Parents could be falsely labeled as truant ⚠️ Criminal charges for not aligning with state mandates ⛔️ Jail time & fines for simply homeschooling ABC7 also promoted our CHES 2025 Summit! 🎉 This is a huge win for spreading awareness about our mission! Don’t miss out—CHES 2025 is just days away! Register now before it’s too late: chicagoedsummit.org https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-homeschool-laws-bill-hb-2827-aims-add-more-oversight-homeschooling-state-not-want/16051675/ #ParentalRights #CHES2025 #HB2827 #TakeBackEducation #Homeschooling #Chicago #ProtectHomeschooling #NoToHB2827 #ParentalRights #CHESS #EPIC4Change

I had the opportunity today to speak with Vi Nguyen with NBC5 Chicago about my opposition to HB 2827, a dangerous bill that threatens homeschooling freedoms in Illinois. ❌ Parents could be falsely labeled as truant ⚠️ Criminal charges for not aligning with state mandates ⛔️ Jail time & fines for simply homeschooling We must protect parental rights and stand against government overreach! Watch the interview and help us spread the word! 📢 To learn more about HB 2827, visit epic4change.org #ProtectHomeschooling #NoToHB2827 #ParentalRights #CHESS #EPIC4Change #Chicago #homeschooling #parentalrights #HB2827 #education #publicschool #Illinois #HB2827Hearing https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/illinois-bill-that-could-extensively-change-homeschooling-rules/3701010/

We’re raising our voices against HB2827—the "Homeschool Act"—which threatens our God-given right to educate our children on our own terms.

Turn your videos into live streams with https://restream.io Today, we’re tackling a serious topic that affects us all: Freedom or Failure, the dangers of HB2827, the “Homeschool Act,” which aims to regulate homeschooling in Illinois.

Illinois Reps. Terra Costa Howard, Michelle Mussman, Kelly Cassidy and five additional sponsors, Katie Stuart, Mary Beth Canty, Janet Yang Rohr, Nicolle Grasse and Margaret Croke have been added, pushing HB2827, the Homeschool Act. This draconian bill would restrict and impose the most extensive regulations on homeschool families in the last decade. If enacted, it would upend 75 years of freedom, as the Illinois Supreme Court established home education as legal as a private school in People v. Levisen. Their push for HB2827 reflects a broader political agenda, rooted in political persecution, that has wider implications for religious freedoms, aiming to strip away our parental authority and choice instead of addressing the clear failures of government education. Where, Only 39% of Illinois's students can read, and only 28% are proficiency in math proficiency. In Chicago Public Schools, only about 29.1% of students are proficient in reading and a mere 18% in math. When we look specifically at Black students in Chicago Public Schools, the numbers are even lower: Only 21% are reading at grade level, and just 9% are proficient in math. Think about this for a second: Is it even logical to restrict homeschooling? The public education system has been an utter failure for these students, which is why so many parents are turning to homeschooling and unconventional educational models. This isn't just about policy—it's about our God-given rights, to raise their children according to their values and beliefs. So I pray that instead of focusing on restricting our freedoms, those of us who choose to educate our children at home according to our faith, religious beliefs and values—so that our children can be raised in the way we see fit, not the government—lawmakers would find it more logical to address the underlying issues within public education that leave many children unable to read or perform basic math. Over this nation, the battle over parental rights, is more than just a legislative debate—it's a fight for the souls of our children! We must stand together—parents, church leaders, and community advocates—to preserve the legal and moral foundation laid by People v. Levison. We have to protect our right to choose an education that reflects our values, meets our children's unique needs, and ensures our children receive an education that nurtures both mind and spirit. To learn more visit: epic4change.org

Choosing the right educational path can be overwhelming. EPIC empowers parents by promoting alternatives like community-based solutions that focus on safety, moral development, and personalized learning. Options such as homeschooling, microschools, and church-based education help families align their children's education with biblical beliefs and values. It's time to #Exit2Protect! Exiting is a biblical strategy! You won't want to miss it if you're in Illinois, New York, or even California! Join the conversation on Dec 7 at 7PM CST live on Telegram at https://t.me/LatashaHFields to discuss Alternative Education from a biblical perspective.