Explains the formal investigation process by Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Explains how a child can become independent from their parents. Includes how to start the process.

Learn about the restrictions for drivers under age 18 including curfew hours, passenger limitations, cell phones, and seat belt requirements under the Illinois Graduated Driver's Licensing Program.

Information about high school graduation requirements for students in Illinois. The law also requires that all high school students take a statewide assessment and fill out a FAFSA form.

Describes the process of how to get a driver's license.

Information on how old children must be to work legally and kinds of work minors can do.

Defines bullying and explains how to prevent and report bullying.

Describes access to students' permanent and temporary records

Options for students who do not have a permanent home to enroll in school.

This blog post explains new law changes about students' rights about fasting, modesty, and absences due to religious observance

Starting 7/1/2024, a minor under 16 who is featured in a family member's online content that makes money is entitled to records of how much money the family member makes off the content and a portion of the compensation.

Explains that schools must allow students access to their own permanent records.