Illinois lawmakers are facing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act (HB2827), which requires homeschooling parents to register with public school districts and provide immunization documentation. The bill has sparked concerns among parents and lawmakers, who argue it infringes on family autonomy and parental rights. With nearly 30,000 witness slips submitted in opposition, critics including state legislators Chris Miller and La Shawn Ford warn that the bill is a direct attack on homeschooling freedoms in Illinois.
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MPSOS Time Table 2025: Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) has released the time table for Class 10 and Class 12 exams for the June 2025 session. The exams will run from June 2 to June 20, with subjects for both regular and Ruk Jana Nahi (RJN) and Aa Laut Chale (ALC) schemes. Students must arrive on time and carry their admit cards to the examination centres. Detailed schedules and instructions are available on the official MPSOS website.
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