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Prosecutor Drops Truancy Case after being Challenged to Show Proof

These parents were happy to see their kids make “a lot more” academic progress after switching to homeschooling. Then an official’s paperwork error landed them in court for alleged truancy.
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Homeschooling Family Arrested, Supreme Court Asked to Intervene

The Kenyan Supreme Court has been asked to determine the constitutionality of home education in the case of two parents who were prosecuted for truancy, but were providing an excellent education for their children at home
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District Hassles Hispanic Mom Homeschooling 8-Year-Old

Worried about her daughter’s anxiety and reading struggles, this mom withdrew her from public school in order to homeschool. She was then threatened with truancy charges and feels she was treated differently because she is a Latina.
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Grandma: HSLDA Helped Get My Case Dismissed

When my granddaughter’s serious health issues interrupted her education, I decided to homeschool her. However, paperwork misunderstandings led to a visit from child protective services and a truancy charge. That’s when I called HSLDA . . .
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Chicago Creates Phony Homeschool Regs, Casts Student Dragnet

While reaching out to 100,000 students deem at-risk for truancy, Chicago public schools have also raised obstacles for parents who want to start homeschooling. The law says they can’t do that.
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State Admits Homeschooling Grandma Did Nothing Wrong

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Justice for Homeschool Mom

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Case Dismissed: Court Throws Out "Reckless" Allegations

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Peter Kamakawiwoole, Esq.

Peter Kamakawiwoole is a litigation attorney and homeschool graduate who helps HSLDA member families resolve legal difficulties related to homeschooling.
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