Hundreds of homeschool families came to the Illinois State Capitol today to advocate for homeschooling and speak to lawmakers about the benefits of this educational pathway. The cherry pies are handed out annually to lawmakers – a sweet tradition celebrating thriving homeschool freedom!
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie had the opportunity to speak to the group at the Illinois State Library. In her remarks, she acknowledged their impressive advocacy and reminded them to stay vigilant in light of poor public policy that came forward last year that threatened to limit homeschool freedom.
“You didn’t just show up last year… you showed what’s possible when people refuse to sit quietly,” said McCombie of the 48,000 voices that stood opposed to HB 2827 last year and stopped it in its tracks.
“Homeschooling works,” said McCombie. “It works because you are invested. It works because it’s focused on the child, not the system. And instead of learning from your success…too many under this dome are still trying to control it.”
