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Prosecutor Drops Charges against Homeschool Dad

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA helped end a court case brought against a father who started homeschooling his troubled teen.

Homeschool Parents’ Conviction Appealed

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA is asking a Nebraska court to agree with state education officials that a certain family’s homeschool is valid for the entire 2011–2012 school year.

Compulsory Attendance Age Lowered

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 1:00am
For the second time in three years, Alabama has expanded the compulsory school attendance age.

How to Avoid the Worst Kind of Socialization

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 1:00am
Homeschooling allows parents to safeguard their children from bullying and the negative influence of their peers.

Former HSLDA Intern Helps Solve Georgia Truancy Case

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA worked with one of its former interns—now an attorney—to defend a member against wrongful truancy charges.

Papal Delegation Says Homeschoolers Must be Free

Mon, 05/14/2012 - 1:00am
The delegation to the United Nations responded to a “disconcerting trend” to downplay parental rights in favor of the state. HSLDA welcomes Vatican involvement in this issue.

Mike Farris Defends Parental Rights on Fox News

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA Chairman Michael Farris appeared on national television Tuesday morning to defend parental rights in regard to yet another current and controversial topic—child obesity.

Legislature Improves Homeschool Law

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:00am
With the signature of Governor Nathan Deal on House Bill 39 on May 1, 2012, Georgia enacted significant improvements to its homeschool law.

HSLDA Responds to SARB Hearing

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 1:00am
When an HSLDA member decided to homeschool her special needs son, local public school officials tried to thwart her with truancy charges. HSLDA intervened.

Update in the Battle for Religious Freedom and Conscience Rights

Wed, 05/02/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA urges you to contact members of Congress and ask them to support legislation that would preserve the freedom of religious employers to follow the dictates of their conscience.

New Rule Ends College Admission Controversy

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 1:00am
The Idaho State Board of Education has adopted a new rule that should quell the recent controversy about whether homeschoolers need a GED for college admission.

Homeschooling Mother’s Name Removed from Registry

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA showed that a homeschooling mom had complied with district law and should not be listed on a registry for child neglect.

Hamblen County Misapplies Testing Requirement

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 1:00am
HSLDA intervened on behalf of a member family after they received a letter from a local public school official advising them that it was necessary for their 7th grade daughter to participate in state testing as a homeschool student.

Senate Steers Clear of Freedom

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 1:00am
Powerful support from homeschool families helped a bill promoting driver’s education freedom to pass the House of Representatives this year. The Senate, however, failed to pass the bill.

Attorney General: “I am not Lobbying for Change!”

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 1:00am
In a recent meeting, Ohio’s attorney general assured HSLDA and state homeschool leaders he has no intention of pressing for change to laws governing home education.

Homeschooling, Technology, and a Threatened Arrest Warrant—HSLDA to the Rescue

Mon, 04/23/2012 - 1:00am
With HSLDA’s help a homeschool family avoided court after a computer error led to the threat of an arrest warrant.

Tuscaloosa County Addresses Issue of “Local” Church

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 1:00am
For approximately the past 30 years during which parents have been conducting home instruction through enrollment of their children in church schools in Alabama, parents have been complying with the compulsory attendance requirements by enrolling their children in church schools not necessarily located within the city or county where they reside.

Animal Abuse Allegations Lead Family to HSLDA

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 1:00am
A neighbor’s threat to report a homeschooled boy for allegedly abusing a cat led to a membership with HSLDA.

Mom’s Right, Company Listens to HSLDA

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 1:00am
A letter from HSLDA persuaded a driving school to follow the law and enroll a homeschooled student without demanding extra “proof” that he really is home-educated.

Calling all Graduate Students and Seminarians for an All-Expense Paid Week in DC!

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:00am
Applications are being accepted for a free weeklong seminar on faith and society being held by the Heritage Foundation.
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