Illinois Homeschool Laws
Homeschooling is regulated at the state level and changes may be made to the relevant statutes at any time. Always consult the actual state code (which is usually online at your state's official website) for the most up to date and accurate legal information with regard to homeschooling. Also keep in mind that interpretations of the code—whether provided by school districts or homeschool groups—can be helpful, but may or may not be an accurate reflection of the law. Always combine interpretations with your own reading of the statute itself.
Quicklinks for Homeschooling in Illinois
Use the secondary navigation menu above to quickly make your way to pages for Illinois state organizations, local homeschool groups, classes, co-ops, field trips, and more.
The "Show Me" Letter - Many an uninformed (or informed but overzealous) school administration official has asked local homeschoolers for more documentation than the state homeschool law requires. In The "Show Me" Letter, Shay Seaborne relates her experience with an overzealous official and how knowing the law and being polite but firm is often all it takes to educate local officials. A "must read" for new homeschoolers!
Although we try to keep our links up to date, state laws change regularly. The information at the links provided below contain information that may or may not be current.
From HOUSE (Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience)
Summary Outline of Illinois School Laws that Pertain to Private Homeschools
Section 26-1 of the Illinois School Code
From the Illinois State Board of Education. Includes PDF files on Questions you may have about Illinois Home-Schooling and ISBE Home Schooling Registration Forms.
ALL the Illinois Home Education Laws in One Place
From Illinois Christian Home Educators
Illinois Resource Pages & Places
Barnes & Noble Homeschool Educator DiscountCarbondale
All Homeschool families are invited to visit their local Barnes & Noble location to sign up for the FREE Educator Discount Card. Year round, eligible homeschooling resources (books, workbooks,...
FVBC Resource RoomDundee
This is a free lending library of many resources for homeschool families in the Dundee, IL, area.
Illinois HomeschoolingIllinois Statewide
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Illinois
Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum – IllinoisIllinois Statewide
Discussions and Resources for Illinois Homeschoolers
Educator Appreciation Days at Barnes & NobleOak Brook
Homeschoolers with a free educator discount card from Barnes & Noble save 25% every Saturday and Sunday in April (some restrictions apply). If you don't have a discount card, you can sign up fo...
Big Brothers Big SistersSt. Clair County residents
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides counseling services to all children seeking counseling within the ages of 6 through 17 whom are either BBBS clients or community members. Self-referrals are...
