Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Board on Monday approved a resolution publicly opposing the Homeschooling Bill, aka HB 2827, after a few changes to the resolution. Those changes included changing ‘infringes on’ to ‘violates,’ and took out a paragraph about DCFS and truancy officers that was found to be false.
Concerns were also shared by Julie Morrell and Natalie Hall about enforcement of truancy offenders who they deemed ‘no schoolers.’ Julie explained that they don’t really have a way to force a parent to prove they are properly home schooling their child, and that could lead to some kids getting no education at all. She went on to say that Illinois really has no laws pertaining to home school education, and she fears some kids would be left behind if it continues unchecked. Regardless, the resolution passed.
The Board also:
- Approve Resolution – Abating City of Altamont FY2025 GIS Fee Per Intergovernmental Agreement
- Approve Resolution – Abating City of Effingham FY2025 GIS Fee Per Intergovernmental Agreement (Sandi Rich abstained)
- Approve $2,750.00 Distribution in Hotel/Motel Funding for Lake Sara Fireworks
- Approve $1,500.00 Distribution in Hotel/Motel Funding for Village of Dieterich Fireworks
- Approve $750.00 Distribution in Hotel/Motel Funding for VWFunFest and Downtown Movie Night
- Approve Bid Award for 1st Floor Renovations of Sheriff’s Office in County Building Without Committee Recommendation
- Approve Development of Wind and Solar Committee Without Committee Recommendation
The ordinances for both the solar and wind farm regulations discussed and the Board decided to send them both back to committee for more discussion and reviews. There were also concerns raised over lack of language about batteries, production regulations, and establishing a higher height on fencing to surround the farms.
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