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Pennsylvania
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Court Rules Homeschoolers’ Religious Freedom Not Violated
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Pennsylvania’s burdensome homeschooling laws do not violate the religious freedoms of home educators.

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Superintendent Terminates Home Education Program Without Authority


School Districts Attempt To Impose Unauthorized Testing


School District Threatens to Destroy Portfolios


Good Homeschool Bill Introduced


Bill Would Lower Compulsory Attendance Age


Compulsory Attendance Age Confusion Compounded


School District Disregards Law


School District Creates Unauthorized Requirements


The Fight for Religious Freedom Continues


School District Jumps the Gun


School District Drops Unlawful Proposal


District Requirements Contrary to State Law


School District Creates Its Own Portfolio Requirements

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8/21/2008Pennsylvania: Court Rules Homeschoolers' Religious Freedom Not Violated
7/10/2008Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Compulsory School Age Change
10/25/2007Pennsylvania--Call to Oppose Legislation Lowering Compulsory Attendance Age
10/10/2007Pennsylvania: Call Now to Oppose Government Control of Homeschools
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 Pennsylvania Resources
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LAWS: How to legally homeschool in Pennsylvania.
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ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with national, state, and local support groups.
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CASES: Defending Pennsylvania homeschoolers in court.
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LEGISLATION: Pennsylvania legislation that affects homeschoolers.

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 State Legislation
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WATCH Senate Bill 74: An Act Regarding Grandparent Visitation
4/24/2008

WATCH House Bill 1143: An Act Lowering the Compulsory Attendance Age
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 1138: An Act Regarding the Rights of Grandparents
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 738: An Act Concerning Virtual Charter School Funding
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 446: An Act Concerning Virtual Charter Schools
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 118: An Act Creating Withdrawal Procedures from Public School
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 1838: An Act Regarding Access to Libraries
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 120: An Act Creating Withdrawal Procedures from Public School
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 1275: An Act Including Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
1/11/2008

WATCH House Bill 1273: An Act Amending the Home Education Statute
1/11/2008

OPEN The Pennsylvania Legislature is in Session
1/7/2007

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Combs, et al, v. Homer-Center School District, et al
Families claim religious exemption from home education law

C Family v. Social Security Administration
SSI benefits withheld because of homeschooling

Commonwealth v. Mrs. R
Certified teacher subject to prosecution for home schooling

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