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Maine Court: Okay to Vaccinate child v Parent wishes

By Kane County Speaks • July 15, 2025
A state Supreme Court has given the green light for children to be force-vaccinated without their parents’ knowledge or consent.
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IL Homeschooling: Govt or Parents in Charge?

By Kane County Speaks • July 15, 2025
HB 2827 establishes criminal truancy penalties for parents, a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail, if a family does not file the “Homeschool Declaration Form.”
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Nine things for Parents to know about IL Home Schooling Bill

By Kane County Speaks • July 15, 2025
A bill that would regulate the families of nonpublic school students has generated historic opposition in the Illinois General Assembly.
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