A Timeline of Homeschool Legislation
This timeline highlights a trend toward loosening oversight of homeschooling over the past two decades. While most major changes are…
Statement on Pennsylvania’s Passage of HB 1013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Coalition for Responsible Home Education Executive Director Rachel Coleman issued the following statement regarding the passage…
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Moves to Support Homeschoolers
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, where twenty elementary school children and six teachers were gunned down in…
Kentucky to Consider Sports Access Bill
In Kentucky, homeschools are legally considered private schools. Local school districts may allow private school students (including homeschooled students) to enroll part-time or to participate in…
Pennsylvania’s HB 1013 is Bad for Homeschooling
Eleven states include a portfolio option in their homeschool law. Under this option, homeschool parents put together a portfolio of…
Utah: Don’t Legalize Educational Neglect!
Utah State Senator Aaron Osmond’s bill SB 39 fully exempts homeschooling parents from any and all state educational requirements. Both…
Pennsylvania: HB 1013 and Accountability
Eleven U.S. states include a portfolio option in their homeschool law. Under this option, homeschool parents put together a portfolio…
Virginia: HB 63 and Sports Access
Virginia homeschoolers are barred from participation in public school sports leagues by the Virginia High School League’s requirement that each…
Utah: SB 39 and Senator Osmond
Senator Aaron Osmond of Utah has proposed SB 39, a sweeping bill that would effectively abolish compulsory education through revisions…
Virginia: House Joint Resolution No. 92
Delegate Thomas Rust of Virginia (R, 86th District) has proposed House Joint Resolution No. 92, which would request the Virginia…