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The Legal Aspects of Homeschooling

Did you know that at least one state requires a homeschool parent to have a degree in order to be considered qualified enough to homeschool through the high school years? No two states’ homeschool laws are exactly alike.

The laws are as varied from state to state as the weather is from Texas to Alaska. Some states require an annual 'notice of intent to homeschool'-which is basically a letter informing the school district where you live that you plan to homeschool. Some states require no notification. Some states have high moderation and some do not.

What is the compulsory attendance age in your state?

What do you do if you receive a letter from a school official informing you that your homeschool is being terminated? Do you know your rights? Do you know how to respond if an official from the public school district arrives at your door making demands? 

If you're a beginning homeschool parent, the very first thing you should do before attempting to homeschool is to check out the laws in your state pertaining to home education. You cannot afford to be an uninformed homeschool parent. Know the law, know your rights.

Often, school officials don't know the laws in their own state when it comes to the legalities of homeschool. If they don't know and you don't know...you can see how much trouble that could certainly stir up!

All state laws pertaining to homeschool are available to you free of charge simply by searching online or by visiting your local library. You can also find veteran homeschool parents through local organizations who can help guide you as to what the law is in your area. If you’re unsure as to the meaning of the law, don’t be afraid to ask someone to clarify.

Get involved with understanding the law, how it works, how it pertains to your rights as a homeschool family. Learn about House Bills that could be harmful to your rights and find out what you can do to take action to protect your rights.

In fact, while teaching a homeschool lesson on government, you might find it helpful to include a section on your state laws regarding homeschool. 

 

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Social Interaction for Homeschooled Children

Fieldtrips for Homeschoolers

Lesson Planning for Disorganized Homeschool Moms

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Dealing With Homeschool Opposition

101 Easy Science Projects

Educational Things to Do On Your iPod

Make Math More Fun

Homeschool Resources and Help

What is Unschooling?

Homeschool for Special Needs Children

Social Opportunities for the Homeschooling Mom

Keeping Your Child's Interest