No Schoolers
Illinois has virtually no regulations on homeschooling, allowing parents to pull vulnerable children from public schools and then not provide any education for them. Officials call them “no schoolers.” Capitol News Illinois' Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker have been investigating the issue for over a year. Send tips to them at investigations@capitolnewsillinois.com.
Hundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Legislation would require families to notify local schools if they homeschool their children.
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
Under the Homeschool Act, families would be required to tell their school districts when they decide to homeschool their children,...
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children
Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
“No Schoolers”: How Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling leaves children at risk
At 9 years old, L.J. started missing school. His parents said they would homeschool him. It took two years —...
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