Parents have the right to make preventive medical decisions for their children. Vote to support parental choice. When you call, you do not need to identify yourself as a home schooler, but simply as a concerned parent. The Senate floor vote is expected before Friday. There is tremendous controversy over the impact of immunizations.
Parents have the fundamental right to direct the provision of health care to their children.
The state should not override the decisions of parents, especially in the area of preventive care, where many different approaches must be respected. Some parents are convinced, based on research they have done, that it would be better for their children not to be immunized. Whether or not we agree with their conclusion, their right to make this decision should be protected. Current law recognizes this parental right so the DCFS should not be allowed to harass families any longer. This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers.