A bill to more closely regulate homeschooling passed the state legislature as the 2026 session came to a close this month.
The proposal faced significant pushback from Republicans and parents who homeschool their children. Opponents of the new rules say they are inconsistent with the state’s civil-liberties tradition.
But child advocates and lawmakers supporting the rules say they will help track and better protect kids.
Today on The Wheelhouse, an interview with the newly-confirmed state child advocate on what she hopes is one piece Connecticut can improve to protect its children.
Guests:
- Christina Ghio, child advocate, State of Connecticut
- Theo Peck-Suzuki, education reporter, CT Mirror
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