Homeschooling in Illinois

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	A summary of the legal options for homeschooling in every state
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Headlines

School Asks for Curriculum, Parent Education, Hours of Instruction
After being confronted by HSLDA, a public school superintendent had to admit his district had no right to demand “assurances” and other information from a family beginning to homeschool.

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University Cancels Homeschooler’s Acceptance

District Claims It Can ‘Take Better Care’ of Kids at School

Principal Sends Truancy Notices to Newly Enrolled Homeschool Student

School District Cancels Special Ed Meeting After Hearing from HSLDA

Truant Officer Threatens Court Action over Absences for Illness

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

HSLDA Alerts & Information (IL)
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4/24/2009 Illinois--2009 Annual Illinois Christian Home Educators' State Convention!
2/25/2009 Illinois: Calls Needed to Support $1,000 Tax Credit
2/24/2009 Illinois: Your Calls Needed to Protect Traditional Marriage
2/17/2009 Illinois: Calls Needed To Support Increasing the Home Educators Tax Credit
1/20/2009 Illinois: Your Calls Needed to Protect Traditional Marriage
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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 183: Education Expense Tax Credit
4/13/2009

House Bill 1097: Education Expense Tax Credit
3/18/2009

House Bill 643: Education Expense Tax Credit
7/8/2008

Senate Bill 1716: Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act
6/3/2009

House Bill 3743: Virtual Public School
3/16/2009

House Bill 2591: Virtual Public School
3/16/2009

House Bill 2234: Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act
6/8/2009

House Bill 205: Requires Eye Examination of Kindergarteners
3/4/2009

House Bill 178: Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act
3/16/2009

House Bill 16: Kindergarten Attendance
5/14/2009

House Bill 79: Higher Education Scholarship
4/6/2009

House Bill 3960: Requires Interviews by DCFS of Abused Children to be Videotaped
4/6/2009

HJRCA 2: Protects Marriage Between One Man and One Woman
1/14/2009

The Illinois Legislature is in Session
1/14/2009

Other information:
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- Current State Legislation
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Active Cases
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Illinois v. Walters Family
Illinois homeschooled family is dragged into court.

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