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The Homeschool Act aims to implement regulations to protect kids in Illinois
An investigation by ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois discovered that children were being mistreated and neglected while being homeschooled. State Representative and Chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House, Terra Costa Howard, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Jon Hansen for Let’s Gel Legal. The two discuss homeschooling and the new bill that hopes to protect children’s education when they are learning at home.
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm.
Costa Howard Begins New Term, Focusing on Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Development
State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, who was sworn in to her fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, will embark on this new session with a focus on increasing fiscal responsibility, promoting economic development, and protecting the rights of women and families throughout Illinois.
April 17th
Last month, my office hosted an roundtable on intellectual and developmental disabilities with families, caregivers and educators throughout DuPage County. We also invited representatives from the Illinois Treasurer’s office to talk about Illinois ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts for people with disabilities.
April 10th
If you’re doing your taxes and feeling like you need to get a better handle on your personal finances, there’s help available from the State of Illinois.
April 3rd
From now through April 30, my office is collecting essential items for Teen Parent Connection in Glen Ellyn. We’re collecting diapers (especially in need of size 4), baby wipes, adult body wash, sunscreen and toothbrushes for kids, and toothpaste.