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An attack on one homeschooled family is an assault on all homeschoolers, declares Dr. Alex McFarland
Illinois proposed homeschooling registration bill is ‘straight out of a socialist playbook,’ says McFarland
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new proposed bill in Illinois is causing an uproar from Republicans and Democrats alike regarding its underhanded methods of state homeschooling. The Homeschool Act, also known as HB2827, would require homeschooling parents to fill out a “homeschool declaration form” that would essentially register their children in their nearest public school district, altogether defeating the purpose of homeschooling. The children of parents who don’t fill out the form are considered “truant, with penalties applying.”
“If this bill is passed, Illinois state government would require homeschooling parents to register their children in their local public school, a move aimed at tracking and potentially prosecuting those who don’t comply. This isn’t just bureaucracy — it’s a deliberate step toward controlling families, straight out of a socialist playbook,” says youth, culture and religion expert Dr. Alex McFarland. McFarland is intimately familiar with the homeschooling community and the freedoms it offers, having spoken recently at the Christian Home Educators of Wisconsin conference on March 21.
“This proposed bill would force homeschool administrators and programs to adhere to state education requirements, which goes against the very essence of homeschooling in the first place! Parents decide to homeschool their children to get them away from the brainwashing and indoctrination in public schools. Forcing parents to register their children and dictating what they teach goes directly against the freedoms this nation was founded on,” concludes McFarland.
Alex McFarland currently co-hosts Exploring the Word on the American Family Radio Network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the host of the “Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV and YouTube. The “Alex McFarland Show” podcast is available here.
McFarland and theologian Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, are proud to announce the launch of their latest book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families.” A follow-up to their previous work, “100 Bible Questions and Answers,” this powerful new book promises to guide through some of the most common challenges and queries people have about God, the Bible, and Christian living.
Alex McFarland has authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including the newly released “100 Bible Questions & Answers for Families,” “10 Issues that Divide Christians,” “The God You Thought You Knew,” “10 Answers for Skeptics,” “10 Answers for Atheists,” “The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity,” published by Focus on the Family, and more. He directs Biblical Worldview and teaches in the School of Practical Government for Charis Bible College, located in Woodland Park, CO.
McFarland is a frequent guest on Fox News and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CBN, La Vie (France), and various news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine and more.
Learn more about Alex McFarland Ministries at its website, Facebook and Instagram pages, or X feed.
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