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URGENT! DEMAND GOVERNOR PRITZKER VETO SUICIDE BILL 1950! UPDATE: Regrettably, Governor Pritzker signed this bill. SEE THE 1-PAGER HERE LISTEN TO THE DISCUSSION HERE This form sends an email directly to Governor Pritzker asking that he VETO SB 1950. First name Last name Email Select your area: I am a resident of Illinois. I am a concerned citizen outside of Illinois. By checking this box, I submit request that Governor Pritzke VETO SB 1950. I want to subscribe to the Awake Illinois newsletter. Submit Thanks for submitting! Anchor 1

Advocacy Resources and Quicklinks Civic Empowerment Donate Today! NO to Child Exploitation K-12 Lesson Plans Dossier of Abusers; Courage Is A Habit NO! to National Sex Ed Standards Christopher Rufo reports on the Lurie Children's hospital gender activist ties to school district admins. Rep. Mary Miller is the recipient of the 2024 Awake IL Warrior Award IL Family Institute Prager U Moms For Liberty (US) Courage Is A Habit Dr. James Lindsay Leadership Institute Heritage Foundation Parents Defending Education Turning Point USA Parental Rights Org Center For Renewing America

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Get the latest updates and resources on our efforts to defend Title IX in Illinois.  Title IX Advocacy COMING SOON : Update on lawsuit against Valley View School District 365. Check back for the latest resources on our efforts to defend Title IX in Illinois. PRESS KITS Download to access full report. Email info@awakeIL.com with inquiries. Girls deserve civil rights (18 x 12 in) (1) 此語言尚未有已發佈之文章 文章發佈後將於此處顯示。 Latest Blog Posts On Title IX Watch the Awake IL Livestreams On Title IX Title IX Livestreams 播放影片 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 Search videos 搜尋影片... 現在播放中 FEDERAL LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST ILLINOIS SCHOOLS and AWAKE IL NEWEST FEDERAL FILINGS 01:32:21 播放影片 現在播放中 AWAKE ILLINOIS TITLE IX TOWN HALL WITH ATTORNEY AJAY GUPTA 01:25:43 播放影片 現在播放中 Awake IL Livestream Ep. 20: Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Legal Fellow 01:00:09 播放影片

Retired Chief of Riverside Police Tom Weitzel is Law Enforcement Fellow at Awake Illinois offering expert insight on law enforcement, crime, and fact-based discussions. BACK TO ABOUT Chief Tom Weitzel, Ret. Awake Illinois Fellow of Law Enforcement 37-year Police Veteran Retired Riverside Chief of Police Father of Three IL Police Officers EMAIL: tqweitzel@outlook.com Background WATCH HIS INAUGURAL PODCAST EPISODE Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) is a 37-year veteran of law enforcement, having served the Riverside, Illinois Police Department from 1984 until his retirement in 2021, including 13 years as Chief of Police. Rising through every rank in the department—from patrol officer to detective, sergeant, lieutenant, deputy chief, and chief—he held key roles such as Field Training Officer, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Public Information Officer, and Internal Affairs Supervisor. A graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 218), Chief Weitzel also earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Social Justice from Lewis University and completed advanced programs including the Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute and certifications as a Certified Police Chief for the State of Illinois. In 1987, early in his career, Chief Weitzel survived a point-blank shotgun ambush while on patrol, saved by his bulletproof vest—an experience that fueled his lifelong advocacy for officer safety, including legislative changes to eliminate statutes of limitations for shootings of officers and department-wide vest replacement policies. He received the Kevlar/DuPont Survivor’s Club Award for his survival.A respected leader and voice for the profession, Chief Weitzel has served on the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Legislative Committee, lobbied for law enforcement funding and reforms, and currently serves as an Ambassador for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, supporting agencies, officers, and families affected by line-of-duty deaths. Known for his principled, constitutional approach to policing, evidence-based reforms, and commitment to community safety, Chief Weitzel is a national commentator on public safety issues. As Fellow of Law Enforcement at Awake Illinois, he contributes expert analysis to the Awake Illinois livestreams, publishes exclusive reports and op-eds on the Awake Illinois hub , and offers grounding discussions in real-world experience to promote safer communities and better-supported officers. His substack The ‘Memo’ offers the public his fair, fact-based view of law enforcement. Follow him on X @chiefweitzel .

We are Awake Illinois ABOUT AWAKE ILLINOIS Thanks to the volunteerism of our regional leadership and members, our advocacy is waking up Illinoisans each day while empowering citizens to elevate their voices on topics of education, equality, legislation, civic involvement, and social welfare causes. Awake IL also embraces numerous philanthropic opportunities to advance our communities. Join the movement here . Please consider a non-tax-deductible donation to support our statewide efforts. Learn more about our Board of Directors here. FISCALLY LEAN Awake IL operates on an extremely lean budget with many expenses covered personally by Awake IL leadership and/or volunteers. The annual $50 membership fee alongside dedicated donors support our social welfare advocacy, civic empowerment, and affiliated administrative expenses. Your generosity is appreciated to ensure more communities are awakened and empowered to advocate for progress in Illinois. Contact us with 990 inquires. Leadership Awake IL Board of Directors The Executive Board consists of President, Vice President, and Director. Each volunteer operates as an unpaid advocate to advance a variety of social welfare issues. The views expressed by the organization are independent of board/liaison employers, companies, or affiliates. Awake IL Fellows Awake Illinois Fellows are experts in their field that offer real-world insight into various advocacy and policy issues. This program is relaunching in 2026 from our earlier "liaison" program. Shannon Adcock Mail Founder & President, Awake Illinois Helen Levinson Mail Vice President, Awake Illinois Board Steve Lucie Mail Director, Awake Illinois Board Chief Tom Weitzel, Ret. Mail Law Enforcement Fellow,. Awake Illinois Awake IL Inaugural Year May 2021 - February 2022 Advocate • Awaken • Advance Click the red icons and photos to review the Awake Illinois advocacy that launched in May 2021. Your support of our advocacy with a non-tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated. Awake IL donor lists are private and not disclosed publicly per 501c4 designation. Up Up Up Up Up AWAKE IL LAUNCH VIDEO Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

Text, share, and post this graphic every day between now and Election Day November 3rd 2026! This is the time to start reclaiming every seat for We, the People, of Illinois. Pritzker and his allies underestimate our resolve and we are more effective than even some GOP establishment figures acknowledge—we are the grassroots, we are uncancellable, and we are fueled by hope. DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC

We're launching a powerful statewide grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat radical bills in Illinois. Take action with our links! Ready to fight the woke stuff Springfield is pushing via radical bills? We got you covered. See the bills we're highlighting below and submit witness slips or the form provided. WATCH THIS PODCAST FOR INFO! SUBMIT FORM OPPOSING SB2820 HERE WITNESS SLIPS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE-STAY TUNED SUBMIT WITNESS SLIP TO OPPOSE HB4606 HERE Easy Graphics Describing These 3 Bills Download and Share No Witness Slip Call of Action YET-Stay tuned SEE WITNESS SLIP TOTAL HERE SEE WITNESS SLIP TOTAL HERE SB2820 Awake Illinois is Mobilizing Illinoisans Statewide to Defeat SB2820 The "Prohibited Hiring of Federal Immigration Officers Act" was introduced by Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) on January 13, 2026. READ IT HERE . This harmful bill would ban law enforcement agencies from hiring qualified former federal immigration officers (ICE agents) hired between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029 — excluding experienced, highly trained professionals at a time when departments across every city, suburb, and rural county face severe staffing shortages and families demand safer communities. Join our powerful grassroots lobbying campaign to oppose this legislation, support our officers, and protect public safety for all Illinois residents. Together, we can hold lawmakers accountable and ensure policies that strengthen — not weaken — our state. Take action now by submitting the form below and sharing our graphics, resources, and social media posts. CONTACT your state senator today and demand they OPPOSE SB2820. FIND YOUR STATE SENATOR HERE . This form sends an email directly to the four democrat bill sponsors (Senator Laura Fine, Senator Emil Jones, Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Senator Lakesia Collins) and the Assignments Committee. First name Last name Email Select your area: I am a resident of Illinois. I am a concerned citizen outside of Illinois. By checking this box, I demand this radical bill be STOPPED. VOTE NO! I want to subscribe to the Awake Illinois newsletter. Submit Thanks for supporting Illinois law enforcement! IN THE MEDIA WE FIGHT WOKE LEGISLATION and WIN! REGARDING THE RADICAL ANTI-HOMESCHOOL and ANTI-PARENTAL RIGHTS BILL HB2827, ILLINOIS ROSE TO THE OCCASION. We are proud to have engaged in the grassroots awareness and lobbying effort against this radical legislation. Our efforts made national news and generated a continued awakening on how to FIGHT WOKE. Remember who the legislators were that sought to destroy education freedom and restrict parental rights. SUPPORT those who will DEFEND education freedom and parental rights--candidates like Stephanie Trussell in the 42nd district. ONWARD! TOP X POSTS

DOWNLOAD PARENTAL RIGHTS FORMS HERE WATCH: IL YOUTH SURVEY and MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING INFO LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PUSHING GENDER IDEOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Awake IL 2023 Sex Ed in Schools Report OPT OUT! PROTECT YOUR CHILD/STUDENT From Comprehensive Sexual Educati on; a gateway towards the "Medic al Misadventure" called "Gender Affirmi ng Care " C omprehensive Sexual Educati on Lessons: NO S.I.R. Series 所有類別 播放影片 播放影片 04:16 Module 1: S is for Sexualized (Grades K-2) 播放影片 播放影片 04:54 Module 2: S is for Sexualized (Grades 3-5) 播放影片 播放影片 06:52 Module 3: S is for Sexualized (Grade 6) HOW TO OPT OUT Use these forms to enforce your parental rights and expectations regarding school lessons/conversations/surveys. NATIONAL SEX ED STANDARDS (NSES) Written by social activists, read the full booklet of this non-accredited effort to push radical sexual concepts in K-12 classrooms. This effort is backed by Planned Parenthood, Advocates for Youth, and SEICUS (which is on the Awake IL Watchdog list). READ THE STANDARDS Who voted for SB0818? See who voted for and who voted against the passing of Senate Bill 0818 which was signed into law by Pritzker last year. LEARN MORE PRITZKER financial ties to SSI Industry Over the past decade, the Pritzkers of Illinois, appear to have used a family philanthropic apparatus to drive an ideology and practice of disembodiment into our medical, legal, cultural, and educational institutions. READ MORE Read samples of K-12 Lesson Plans Advocates for Youth helped developed the National Sex Ed Standards endorsed by the IL State Board of Education after the passage of SB818. It is a radical curricula and parents need to be informed. READ THE LESSON PLANS "Clitoris" is mentioned 16 times in the K-12 lessons. "Gender" is mentioned 472 times. See page 43 for a radical 2nd grade lesson. See page 192 for "gender non-conforming". HAS MY SCHOOL ADOPTED NSES? See our 2023 Report on responses suibmitted to the IL State Board of Education by Illinois schools on whether they teach radical sex ed and/or the resources they use in the curricula. CLICK TO VIEW REPORT Sex Ed & Public Act 102-0522 (SB 0818) Read about the latest law signed by Governor Pritzker making Illinois the first state to adopt the second edition of the radical National Sex Education Standards. LEARN MORE Robert Crown is using NSES Candor (formerly known as Robert Crown) openly supports the passing of SB0818 which aligns with the National Sex Education Standards. READ MORE The above modules outline the destructive agenda behind "Comprehensive Sexual Education"(CSE for short) that was signed into Illinois state law in August of 2021. Local school boards vote to incorporate this curricula and according to the law, if they adopt comprehensive sexual education, they MUST teach it in ALL GRADES, Kindergarten through 12th grade. This is damaging. A sexualized child is a broken child. Submit these opt-out forms to protect your child from sexual activism, sex discussions, gender grooming, and invasive surveys/questionnaires. Your donations are greatly appreciated to fulfill our goal to inform Illinois parents on the reality of this harmful curricula and to defend their parental rights. Anchor 1 READ THE STANDARDS BY GRADE LEVEL. SCROLL THROUGH THE THUMBNAILS.

SEE Our 2024 GRASSROOTS LOBBY that HALTED HB4876 BELOW SUBMIT THESE FORMS FOR START OF SCHOOL! PROTECT THE KIDS LIVESTREAM SERIES This series invites top national advocates and experts to discuss how they are empowering parents, policy makers, and communities on the urgent need to protect children from the harms known as "gender affirmation", "gender ideology", and transgender trends. Together, we will fight this battle and WIN! These episodes stream live across our X , YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram platforms. Recordings will be posted to this page and the blog. Please join us live and share with your networks. They are also compiled at our Twitter in a "community "pinned to our profile. Awake Illinois 播放影片 播放影片 18:22 LIVE: Libertyville IL School District 128 Board Meeting | Public comments re/Title IX violations Awake IL filed a complaint against Libertyville School District 128 in May with the Dept. of Justice for alleged Title IX violations including permitting two males into females spaces. One was a 6ft 200+ lb ADULT male (18 years old) who used a shared girls' locker room in August 2024. Illinois parents await support from the Dept. of Justice on these violations contravening federal Title IX protections of students. 播放影片 播放影片 03:53:54 🚨 LIVE: House Judiciary Grills the SPLC That Tried (Unsuccessfully) To Cancel Us! The SPLC's real mission is to stoke chaos and advance woke supremacy. They wanted to cancel us and our fellow law abiding advocacy friends. Ha! Still standing; uncancellable. The June 8, 2026 hearing, "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II" will examine the role that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has played in distorting civil rights policy in recent years. Additionally, the hearing will explore recently released information revealing that the SPLC has funneled money to some extremists, raising questions whether the SPLC has been artificially elevating the domestic extremist threat and misleading its donors. WITNESSES: Mr. Bryan Fair, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Poverty Law Center Dr. Alveda King, Chair of the American Dream, America First Policy Institute Mr. Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President, Alliance Defending Freedom 播放影片 播放影片 01:32:21 FEDERAL LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST ILLINOIS SCHOOLS and AWAKE IL NEWEST FEDERAL FILINGS Illinois schools are secretly socially transitioning kids, locking parents out of life-altering decisions, and forcing boys into girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports—all while hiding behind vague state 'guidance' from IDHR and ISBE. But parents are fighting back in federal court. Today, the attorney filing these cases joins us: Naperville lawyer and Republican candidate for Illinois House District 41, Ajay Gupta. Ajay is offering pro bono representation to families harmed by these policies. We'll cover every federal civil rights case he's handling—in order: the landmark Title IX privacy case against Valley View District 365U, the ongoing cases for families in District 109, and the brand-new parental rights lawsuit against District 300 filed just 11 days ago on May 10, 2026. To enjoin or file a lawsuit: ajguptaemail@gmail.com Also, Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock will recap the portal at www.awakeIL.com/doj and will announce the 5 federal Dept.of Justice complaints filed on May 18, 2026 against the Illinois State Board of Education and 5 school districts. 播放影片 播放影片 56:29 LIVE NOW: DOJ INVESTIGATES 36 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS | Awake IL lauches portal for anonymous reporting Awake Illinois just launched our secure anonymous portal to help The Justice Dept. investigate 36 Illinois school districts for secretly pushing gender ideology in pre-K–12 without parental opt-out notice — and for violating Title IX by erasing biological sex in bathrooms, locker rooms & girls’ sports. Parents & teachers: Submit lesson plans, emails, slides & evidence today at https://www.awakeil.com/doj 播放影片 播放影片 56:29 LIVE NOW: DOJ INVESTIGATES 36 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS | Awake IL lauches portal for anonymous reporting Awake Illinois just launched our secure anonymous portal to help The Justice Dept. investigate 36 Illinois school districts for secretly pushing gender ideology in pre-K–12 without parental opt-out notice — and for violating Title IX by erasing biological sex in bathrooms, locker rooms & girls’ sports. Parents & teachers: Submit lesson plans, emails, slides & evidence today at https://www.awakeil.com/doj 播放影片 播放影片 01:18:29 Cops killed. Families Destroyed. How many dead bodies does Pritzker need to amend the SafeT Act? SAFE-T Act EXPOSED How Many Dead Cops & Families Will It Take for Pritzker to Admit His “Reform” Is a Total Disaster? Endangering law enforcement. Emboldening criminals. Destroying families. Enough is enough. We break it all down with receipts and reform proposals. Consider a donation to fallen officer John Bartholomew at https://www.gofundme.com/f/love-and-support-for-john-bartholomews-family 播放影片 播放影片 35:26 FREE SPEECH CASE IN ILLINOIS: Liberty Justice Center and Judge James Brown Judge Brown (plaintiff) joins Brendan Philbin of the Liberty Justice Center and host Shannon Adcock to break down Brown v. Neville — the case that could restore First Amendment rights for every judge in America. 播放影片 播放影片 31:13 Chicago Teachers Union Under Fire: The Latest on the Weiss Case with Liberty Justice Center Get the latest on the Weiss case vs. Chicago Teacher Union with Liberty Justice Center attorney Ángel J. Valencia. Learn how Chicago Teacher Union is facing legal pressure for not providing financial audits for over 4 years. 播放影片 播放影片 01:01:44 Be Uncancellable – Ep. 43 of Moms for Liberty Fire of Liberty Show - Shannon Adcock & Tina Descovich Shannon and Tina speak to the grit and importance of grassroots activism: 💪How Awake Illinois was built from the ground up with conviction and grit 💪The fight for parental rights in Illinois - including taking on Gov. Pritzker and starting the first M4L Chapter 💪Why the loudest haters often prove how effective our work really is 💪 Staying fearless, joyful, and completely uncancellable in the face of cancel culture Here are two women who've been in the trenches since Day 1 — real talk, no fluff. This one's for every parent, patriot, and freedom fighter who refuses to back down. If you're tired of the establishment steamrolling families and want the blueprint for real pushback, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. 播放影片 播放影片 02:06:00 Fighting Woke in IL: New Public Safety Report and Primary Results Discussed Awake IL Fellow of Law Enforcement releases the 2026 Public Safety Legislative Report and Shannon Adcock gives a briefing on March 17th Primary results. 播放影片 播放影片 34:52 EXCLUSIVE Interview with former West Chicago teacher James Heidorn Don't miss this conversation with James Heidorn on how his two-word post "Go ICE" infuriated the woke mob but he's moving forward with an uncancellable attitude. Support his Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/823b70d4b 播放影片 播放影片 36:01 Dissecting Kids in K-12 Schools? Mental Health Screenings in IL! Jacqueline Garretson and Shannon Adcock discuss the dark truth of mental health screenings in Illinois K-12 schools. Stand in the gap, parents! 播放影片 播放影片 02:25:52 Woke Insanity in Illinois, ICYMI In case you missed it, watch the discussion on the hypocrisy of the cancel cultists in Illinois--hear the backstory to Judge James Brown's lawsuit-and learn how parents can demand schools address ice protest liability. 播放影片 播放影片 01:31:43 LIVE: Chicago Cop Speaks, Pat McCarthy – Raw Stories from the Mean Streets • FYI, Profanity Used Elite gang investigator & undercover vet exposes gritty truths about policing, gangs, and public safety in the Windy City and beyond. From patrol to undercover to FBI joint task forces: amazing true stories, life-saving tactics, and his take on today's policing climate in Illinois. Check out his police training seminars at www.streetcrimes.com 播放影片 播放影片 56:01 Illinois: Take Action Tuesday! What you can do to STOP radical bills NOW! Today at 9am: Take Action Tuesday 3 radical bills in Springfield? What YOU can do to stop them. Shannon Adcock breaks it all down. During the live, comment and let us know you submitted the form/witness slips. 播放影片 播放影片 54:19 Back the Blue, Illinois! Guest Paula Fitzsimmons of the National Police Association Paula Fitzsimmons shares her journey from everyday citizen to Federal Legislative Director for the National Police Association. Learn simple, powerful ways YOU can back the blue at local, state, & federal levels. What can we do to support law enforcement right now? 播放影片 播放影片 55:41 ICE Protests and Backing The Blue--Sgt. Betsy Smith Brings Fire & Facts Retired Illinois Police Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith brings fire and facts to this conversation. As a spokeswoman for the National Police Association, she shares the realities of what's really happening with ICE protests, border security, and how YOU can BACK THE BLUE! 播放影片 播放影片 01:16:58 Woke Groundhog Day: Another Morning, Another Woke Witch Hunt Exposing the repeating cycle of double standards—judges ousted for conservative views, teachers celebrating conservative deaths with no consequences. Will Illinois see its shadow again? 播放影片 播放影片 02:05:57 Exposing Woke Chaos: Truth Bombs on BLM, Law Enforcement, and Uncancellable Advocacy! Hollywood Morris of Support Our Shields doesn’t hold back on BLM, the lies of woke utopia, and how waking up the masses is not just a call of action…it’s a duty. His inspiring outreach to support fallen heroes has gone national. Tune in! 播放影片 播放影片 33:35 LIVE Wheeling Republican Org Vandalized – "F ICE", Swastika markings, & Charlie Kirk Poster defaced EXCLUSIVE REPORT on the shocking vandalism at the Wheeling Republican Organization. We break the full story LIVE, including never-before-seen video and photos of the damage: Profanity scrawled on property, unknown liquid poured, and a defaced poster of Wheeling's own Charlie Kirk. This act of political intimidation won't silence Illinois—it's time to stand tall with truth and unity! Protect free speech and hold radicals accountable to the law. 載入更多 In Fall 2022, Awake IL advocated against the planned drag queen bingo event to be held at Downers Grove Public Library. It was cancelled! Listen to the public comment remarks spoken by Awake IL President Shannon Adcock on 9.28.22 to the Downers Grove Library Board : Previous Call of Action on #HB4876 and continued resources below. (best viewed on DESKTOP computer) Radical Extremist Legislator Anne Stava-Murray tried spreading lies in a desperate scramble to push anti-parent, anti-child house bill 4876. Thanks to your 2,800+ emails sent via our OPPOSE FORM, we all halted that bill together! Rep. Anne Stava-Murray ought to meet with just one detransitioner , such as Chloe Cole . Chloe is traveling around the country to sound the alarm on the harms she endured from this medical misadventure known as "gender affirming care". Rep. Stava-Murray needs to be educated on the reality of children who are harmed by this for-profit industry that tells children they are born into the wrong body. No child can consent to puberty blockers. Not to mention, parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children. READ: The American College of Pediatricians after reviewing of more than 60 studies, has concluded that "there is no long-term evidence that mental health concerns are decreased or alleviated after 'gender-affirming therapy.' Awake IL In The Media Awake IL Media 所有類別 播放影片 播放影片 11:40 Awake IL's Shannon Adcock reacts to IL-HB1664 and why it's likely to fail More at http://www.morninganswerchicago.com Facebook page at http://facebook.com/morninganswer Follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/morninganswer 播放影片 播放影片 09:10 Parents' rights group sounds alarm over Illinois bill concerning children and gender identity Bishop reviews a slew of headlines from across the country in regards to gun control legislation and litigation. Bishop talks with Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about House Bill 4876 that would make parents denying certain medical procedures for their children akin to abuse. Read the bill here: https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=4876&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=152735 READ WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT HB4876 RADICAL ILLINOIS LEGISLATION IN THE NEWS Click images to read 1/2

OPT OUT FORMS click images/links below *NEW* Chicago Public Schools "May Day" Opt Out SUBMIT to SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BY APRIL 29th 2026 PRINTED VERSION RECOMMENDED MAY DAY OPT OUT-TO PRINT MAY DAY OPT OUT-TO EMAIL NEW MARCH 2026 SUPREME COURT RULING TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD THE PDF SET OF PRINTABLE FORMS HERE Awake IL Mental Health Screening Opt Out This form is to opt out of any form of mental health, psychological, social services or counseling screening, surveys, or tests subsequent to Illinois passing house bill 1560. Liberty Counsel Form This form is to put the school on notice regarding what is/is not acceptable for your child with regard to the issues described in the form (sex ed, sexuality clubs, sexuality discussions, Planned Parenthood and other activist initiatives/agendas). NEW MARCH 2026 TEMPLATE--Parental Rights Protections via Supreme Court ruling on Mirabelli v. Bonta This template may be sent to K-12 principals, superintendents, and school boards regarding Supreme Court ruling protecting federal parental rights. Survey/Questionnaire Opt Out (from Courage is a Habit) This form affirms that you do not consent to school-based surveys or questionnaires on any number of topics without expressed parental permission. In light of the radical sexual education, invasive surveys, and mental health screenings that Illinois promotes in public school settings, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD the FORMS to OPT OUT. You need to print and submit to your school Principal. Click each form below for full context of the tools. WATCH THIS RECORDING for a dive into the background on this bill and why this agenda has parents, districts, and clinicians concerned. DIRECTIONS : These are the top forms Awake IL recommends for parents to add to their student's file. After signing them, send as certified mail to the attention of the school principal. It's worth sending an email as a heads up to the principal and ask for a meeting to discuss and answer and questions. Maintain an email communication confirming all meeting/conversation recaps, i.e.: "Thank you, Principal Smith, for confirming receipt of the (insert form descriptions) and adding them to (student name) file. We appreciate school staff honoring our parental expectations on these issues. Please contact us anytime with questions or concerns." The majority of parents have shared positive feedback when these forms are submitted. If for any reason, a school is unwilling to honor or confirm receipt of these forms, please contact us . Additional opt outs: Religious opt out as protected by the recent Supreme Court ruling (Mahmood vs. Taylor) can be found at this Defending Ed resource . Six Demands Every Parent Should Make by Courage Is A Habit Illinois Family Institute Opt Out