Illinois Democrats (HB2827) declares war on homeschooling! #homeschooling #chicago #parentalrights
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.
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