Memorial Day seems like a strange time to pass important legislation. Unless you’re in Illinois. After much debate and opposition from the minority party, the Illinois House passed Senate Bill 1307 calling for compulsory attendance age to be reduced to 6 years of age. … Continue reading
So is Senator K Lightford and her SB 1307. One lesson I’ve had to learn again and again in Illinois is logic and accountability are low on many legislators’ list. That’s why our governors are usually highlighted on comedy shows … Continue reading
WCIA’s Connected to the Capitol interviewed a Chatham family choosing homeschooling this year. Kimberly Bloomberg represented homeschoolers well. … Continue reading
The Illinois Senate Education Committee approved the compulsory attendance bill Wednesday afternoon. It was an 8-5 vote and the discussion was disappointing, at best. The Illinois Senate passed through the Second Reading of SB 1307 soon after convening yesterday afternoon. … Continue reading
