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ADVOCATES FOR HOMESCHOOLING
Defending homeschool freedom, for you.
Providing 24/7 legal support for your homeschool journey
Advocating for the best homeschool laws, nationwide
Advancing homeschool freedom for all families
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ABOUT HSLDA
“We advocate for homeschooling. That is who we are and what we do.”
Home is a place for learning in freedom. We vigorously defend it.
HSLDA fights tirelessly for homeschool freedom because we believe in homeschooling. We believe that it helps children to flourish. And we believe your family can homeschool best when you have the freedom to provide an education that uniquely fits your child.
We advocate for homeschooling on many levels: for individual families, in the state legislatures, in the media—so that you can homeschool with peace of mind, knowing that HSLDA is advocating with and for you.
Our 2024 Impact for Members
10,980
Legal questions answered
2,254
Mistakes by school officials resolved
990
Homeschool grad discrimination cases settled
493
Bills monitored with potential homeschool impact
313
Member questions about legislation answered
23
Court appearances to defend families
Our Advocacy at Work
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With over 90,000+ member families, Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is the nation’s largest, most trusted homeschool advocacy organization. We’re here to advance and protect your freedom to homeschool.
Legal Protection
We protect your right to homeschool in court, advocate for homeschool freedom in state legislatures, and work to advance homeschooling in the public arena.
Educational Support
Our members get exclusive how-to-homeschool resources: webinars, master classes, articles, downloads, and more.
Strength in Community
Through the combined efforts of our community we make it possible for all families to experience the joys of homeschool freedom.
Get Started on Your Homeschool Journey
What is Homeschooling?
Explore what this exciting alternative looks like, how it works, and whether it might be a good fit for your family.
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Just beginning? Find out about learning readiness, learning preferences, choosing curriculum, and planning your year.
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