Law trying to be passed in IL

[Iamme-Imamom]

My hubby showed me a little article on his phone from our local tv station that there is a law trying to be passed in Illinois to get children to start school at 5 rather than 7 like it is now. I am wondering if this goes through what happens to us homeschooling parents. How do we go against this? Can they force us to send our kids to school? I am a bit concerned. I want to have the right to do with my son as I see fit, not being told I have to do something I'd rather not!

[bluerooffarm]

 http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-02-11/news/ct-met-truancy-school-age-20130212_1_attendance-age-compulsory-age-kindergarten-and-first-grade

Here's one of the articles about it.

I would say it just means you will have to register your homeschooler earlier.

[bluerooffarm]

 http://homeedmag.com/newscomm/compulsory-attendance/illinois_bill_lowering_compulsory_attendance_age_from_7_to_5_years_of_age/

Here's one by Home Ed Magazine  Probably this is where you would start if you want to get envolved in fighting the law.

[oredeb]

 no they cant force you, if you homeschool!  heres the law, http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com/files/statelaws/2012/ILPacket2012.pdf

 it says you dont even have to register! and no testing required!! and only teach 176 days a year,  so it shouldnt matter to you at all!

 

 

[illinoismommy83]

The only thing it would change is that you'd have to do paperwork with the district at 5 instead of 7 to inform them that you will be homeschooling. Really not the end of the world. I live in Illinois too and I have 0 concerns about this new law. My plan was to officially start school this fall since DD is 5 now. A cute little homeschooling supply shop opened across the street from our library so we are super excited!

[AutymsMommy]

Most children already start school (whether in public, private, or homeschool) at 5; there is a mandatory age in all states and all that means is that your child has to start some type of "school" BY that age - it does not mean that you have to send your child off to public school.

[kirbymom]

Deb is right. I looked at the law and they even tell you you do not have to register even if someones  is saying you do.