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Official Disregards Law, Demands Meeting
Some officials ask homeschool families to meet with them in person—even though the law does authorize such a demand.
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New Homeschool Law Put to the Test
In some school districts confusion arose when officials failed to follow improvements enacted to homeschool law in 2014.
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Officials Reject This Evaluator’s 25 Years’ Experience
This case shows how public school officials sometimes invent requirements that are not supported by state law. The false demands dealt with who is qualified to conduct year-end student evaluations.
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How We Stopped These Districts from Inventing Rules
This incident illustrates a misperception that is sometimes forwarded by officials—that families need “approval” to homeschool.
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My District Moved: HELP!
While state law contains requirements that apply when a family moves to a new district, there are no extra hoops to jump through when the school district itself moves.
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Pennsylvania Case: HSLDA, ACLU Team Up to Protect 4th Amendment Rights—Victory!
A case before the PA Supreme Court threatened to reverse a homeschool-friendly ruling from 2005. To protect that precedent, we partnered with the ACLU—and we’re happy with the results!
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Some School Districts Hoarding Students
As educators scramble to adapt to the coronavirus, some parents want to withdraw their children from public school-at-home and start homeschooling. In certain states, officials are saying that isn’t allowed.
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Homeschool Surge Brings Rise in Disconnected Restrictions
The current wave of new homeschoolers is also prompting a rise in misinformation from state and school officials about how to get started. We can help provide clarity.
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Update: Changes to Homeschool Requirements in Several States
Lawmakers and other officials have taken action to modify—or even waive—some homeschool requirements, including testing and other forms of assessment. Here’s the latest.
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Getting Started: Homeschooling Mid-Year
Hear HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole, Special Needs Consultant Kristy Horner, as they discuss homeschooling and ways to get started mid-year.
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How Does HSLDA View Compulsory Attendance?
Join Mike Smith and Dan Beasley as they discuss legislative attempts to lower compulsary attendance ages—and why HSLDA opposes them.
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