Category Archives: Legislation

Senator Maloney Wants Private Schools Registered

Posted on 02/01/2011 by Susan

  Chicago's 18th District  Senator Edward Maloney has introduced  SB 136, a bill  to register all private and non-public students annually.   This proposal changes the Illinois compulsory attendance exemption to this below.  The changes are noted with **:   Sec. … Continue reading →

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What Educational Trends Might Mean to Illinois Homeschoolers

Posted on 08/12/2010 by Susan

The Northwest Herald had a guest column last February -Trends point to bright future ahead – written by the Asst. Regional Supt of Education for McHenry County: McHenry County always has featured an excellent and efficient system of public education. … Continue reading →

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Representative Eddy Must Remove "Home-school" Language In Education Finance Bill

Posted on 05/06/2010 by Susan

Senator Lightford has introduced SB 3681 passed through the Senate and was called back to a second reading in the House on May 4th. House Floor Amendment 1 was introduced 4/29/10 by Hutsonville Superintendent and Representative Roger Eddy,and includes “home-schooled” language : … Continue reading →

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