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Connecticut Passes HB 5468, Imposing New Barriers on Homeschooling Families
May 5, 2026
Today, Connecticut lawmakers passed HB 5468, a bill that requires families seeking to homeschool to first clear a government registry check through the state's Department of Children and Families. The bill also imposes new mandatory attendance reporting requirements on nonpublic schools. Why It Matters Connecticut families who want to homeschool must now obtain government approval before they can begin. Any family with an open DCF case–even one that has never been substantiated—can be blocked from homeschooling entirely. Nonpublic schools that do not file annual attendance reports with the Commissioner of Education risk having their students' attendance no longer count toward compulsory education requirements. What We're Saying "Connecticut families deserve…
yes. every kid. celebrates Kansas lawmakers passing HB 2468
March 17, 2026
Today, yes. every kid. celebrated the passage of legislation to expand education opportunities for Kansas families. HB 2468 now heads to Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk. Why it matters: This legislation is a significant step toward increased education freedom for Kansas families. Kansas Republican voters overwhelmingly support policies that expand access to educational options, including both the federal tax credit and the state’s scholarship program. 59% support expanding Kansas’ existing tax credit scholarship program. 55% support Kansas opting into President Trump’s new federal tax credit scholarship program, only 14% oppose. 87% support allowing parents — not the government — to choose the best school for their children, including 70% who strongly support it. The big picture: HB 2468 allows Kansas to opt in to the federal education tax…
