Union County Board opposes state bill on homeschooling, adopts resolution

The Union County Board voted to adopt a resolution opposing House Bill 28 27, which the board described as creating a new homeschool act and expanding state jurisdiction over private and home schooling.

A county official read the proposed resolution into the record and said the board "firmly opposes any expansion of state authority that undermines the ability of parents" to tailor education to individual family values. The resolution as adopted states the board "opposes HB 28 27 and any similar legislation that would infringe on the rights of parents and guardians to direct the education of their children." It also called on the state to address cases of abuse or neglect through existing truancy and child‑welfare frameworks rather than through broad new state controls.

Board members removed language from an earlier draft that would have declared the county a "sanctuary county" for homeschoolers, saying that would conflict with state law. The board unanimously approved the resolution during the meeting.

The resolution is a formal statement of the board's position; it does not prevent state action if the legislature passes the bill.