Homeschooling in Illinois

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State Laws
	A summary of the legal options for homeschooling in every state
Organizations
	Homeschool organizations in your neighborhood or across the world
Cases
	Legal contacts and cases that HSLDA is involved with
Legislation
	Federal and state legislation relating to homeschooling
Headlines
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Truant Officer Threatens Court Action over Absences for Illness
When a teen’s struggles with chronic illness caused her to miss extended periods at public school, her parents decided to homeschool. What they didn’t expect was to be harassed by the local truant officer.

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New Homeschool Family Told to Meet with State Attorney or Else

Truant Officer Calls Unsuspecting Family Based on False Anonymous Tip

Homeschool Family Threatened with Truancy Charges

Superintendent Demands New Homeschooler Attend ‘Compliance Meeting’

Superintendent’s Requirements Usurp the Bounds of the Law

DuPage County Requests Unnecessary Registration

Family Told to ‘Prove’ they Homeschool

School District Demands Homeschoolers to Fill Out Unlawful Forms

Registration is Not Required as Some School Districts Assert

Homeschool Family Faces ‘Never-Ending’ Investigation

Wheaton School District ‘Checks Up’ on Homeschool Family

Homeschool Family Receives Several Calls a Day from Authorities

Attendance Officer Wants to ‘Approve’ Family’s Curriculum

Superintendent Demands Homeschoolers Register

School District Demands Interview and Curriculum Approval

Illinois School Case Worker Officer Visits Family

Truant Officer ‘Checks Up’ on Homeschool Family

State’s Attorney Backs Down from Comments Targeting Homeschoolers

Officials Visit Homeschool Families Demanding to See Curriculum

Illinois Social Worker Investigates Family with Convictions Against Immunizations

Illinois Social Worker: 'What Are You Trying To Hide?'

Special Education Services Reinstated for Homeschoolers

Illinois Homeschool Family Dragged Into Court

Homeschool Graduate Told to Get a GED or be Fired

Will County Accuses Member Family of Truancy

Charleston School District Requires Illegal Registration for Private Schools

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10/15/2008 Illinois--Your Vote Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom
3/26/2008 Illinois: Your Attendance Needed for Homeschool Day at the Capitol
3/7/2008 Illinois--Your Voice Crucial in Preserving Traditional Family
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Illinois Resources

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LAWS: How to legally homeschool in Illinois.

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ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with national, state, and local support groups.

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CASES: Defending Illinois homeschoolers in court.

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LEGISLATION: Illinois legislation that affects homeschoolers.

HSLDA Member Resources

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Illinois Forms and Other Resources

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HSLDA Member Discounts

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State Legislation
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Senate Bill 2436: Creates Civil Unions
3/13/2008

Senate Bill 541: Lowers Compulsory Attendance
3/23/2007

Senate Bill 139: Increase the Education Tax Credit
2/8/2007

Senate Bill 10: Mandatory Vaccine
3/13/2008

House Bill 1826: Creates Same Sex Marriage
5/24/2007

House Bill 1615: Creates Same-Sex Unions
3/12/2007

House Bill 1339: Early Kindergarten
5/18/2007

Senate Joint Resolution 8: Proposes an Amendment to Define Marriage
2/20/2007

Senate Bill 1500: Increase the Education Tax Credit
2/20/2007

House Bill 1067: Increase the Education Tax Credit
3/7/2007

House Bill 361: Increase the Education Tax Credit
1/31/2007

House Bill 232: Prohibiting Virtual Schools
3/28/2007

House Bill 198: Increase the Education Tax Credit
1/17/2007

Senate Bill 641: Mandatory Vision Inspection
10/3/2007

Senate Bill 543: Mandatory Kindergarten
8/28/2007

House Bill 262: Drug Testing for License
3/13/2008

The Illinois Legislature is in Session
1/10/2007

Other information:
- Federal Legislation
- Current State Legislation
- State Legislation Archive

Active Cases
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Illinois v. Walters Family
Illinois homeschooled family is dragged into court.

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