Homeschool students across the country could soon see long-overdue protections in the college admissions process, thanks to new legislation introduced by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC).
A proposed bill in Illinois is drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and families alike for potentially criminalizing parents who homeschool their children. House Bill 2827, dubbed the “Homeschool Act,” would require parents to register with their local public school through a “homeschool declaration form,” with failure to comply punishable by a misdemeanor.
A recent study found that homeschooled students are more likely to believe in God and report positive mental health outcomes than those not homeschooled.
