Schools

Illinois House Republicans have expressed their opposition to the State Board of Education’s recent decision to lower student proficiency standards.

Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg has voiced concerns over a new law mandating mental health screenings in public schools, arguing it undermines parental authority.

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said that public schools should prioritize academic performance over administering mental health programs.

Awake Illinois has announced the release of a new school mental health screening opt-out form for parents, according to a post on X. According to Awake Illinois, the introduction of this opt-out form coincides with a broader implementation of…

Dan Proft, host of the radio show “Chicago’s Morning Answer,” has expressed concerns over schools implementing mandatory student mental health screenings.

Jeanne Ives, Founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed concerns over universal mental health screenings in Illinois schools, stating they risk misdiagnosis and should not be government-funded.

David E. Smith, Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute, is calling for urgent legislative action and zero-tolerance policies in public education following whistleblower allegations claiming that Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300) facilitates student gender identity transitions without notifying parents.

Illinois House Republicans have announced renewed efforts to restore school choice for low-income students in the state.

Illinois House Republicans have announced via the social media platform X that they successfully halted the Homeschool Act.

The Illinois GOP announced on X that state Representative Amy Elik introduced a bill intended to protect students of all ages from sexual misconduct by educators in Illinois schools.