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Date Set for UN Disabilities Treaty Hearings

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 22:00
A UN disabilities treaty that was defeated last year is back in the U.S. Senate. We need you to contact your senators and tell them why this treaty must not be ratified.

West Cape May Wants to Review Homeschool Books

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 22:00
Officials in a small school district are pushing to get authority to review homeschool curriculum. HSLDA has no interest in going back to a failed policy it helped to end.

Ask Your U.S. Representative to Sign Letter Opposing UN CRPD

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 22:00
Please contact your representative and ask him or her to sign a letter opposing Senate ratification of a dangerous United Nations treaty.

Free Year-End Testing Assured by New Law

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 22:00
A new law ends years of controversy by providing iron-clad assurance of free testing via public schools for competent private instruction students. The law also eliminates the need to dual enroll.

Homeschool Law Significantly Improved

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 22:00
With the approval by Governor Nathan Deal of House Bill 283, Georgia modified its homeschool law to provide more freedom to parents conducting home study programs for their children.

Homeschoolers Allowed to Participate in Interscholastic Activities

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 22:00
With the enactment of House Bill 1789, homeschool students may now participate in interscholastic activities at their resident school district.

Court Victory for Homeschool Mom

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 22:00
A Missouri county circuit court dismissed truancy charges against a homeschooling mother after HSLDA intervened on her behalf.

Sports Eligibility Bill Passed

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 22:00
On April 19, 2013, Governor Bill Haslam signed into law Senate Bill 240, adding a new subsection to the homeschool statute for students’ participation in interscholastic athletic competition in public schools.

School’s Reluctance Nearly Costs Teen a Job

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 22:00
After getting a good job offer, a homeschool teen nearly saw her opportunity slip away because a public school official refused to issue an employment certificate—until HSLDA intervened.

Homeschoolers Now Eligible for State Scholarships

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 22:00
With the enactment of House Bill 1291, a resident student who completes a program of home education in North Dakota is eligible to receive a career and technical education scholarship or an academic scholarship.

Congress Tackles the Common Core National Standards and Databases

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 22:00
Please take time to thank the members of Congress who joined the fight against the Common Core national education standards. With your help, we will continue the battle.

Charges Dropped, Case Dismissed After HSLDA Intervenes

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 22:00
HSLDA worked closely with a local attorney to prove that charges of educational neglect against a single mom were false.

UN Disabilities Treaty on the Move

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 22:00
We are hearing from multiple sources that the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee is gearing up to hold hearings on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We need to act now!

New Changes to Military Enlistment for Homeschool Graduates

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 22:00
An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act is producing good policies for homeschoolers looking to enlist in the military. Here are some things homeschoolers should know.

Hot Springs Corrects Errors in Testing Letter

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 22:00
A public school district quickly corrected a form letter to homeschool parents after HSLDA pointed out several errors.

Sheriff’s Training Academy Opens Door to Homeschooler

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 22:00
When a sheriff’s training academy told a homeschool graduate that his transcripts were insufficient proof of his education, HSLDA stepped in.

Court Packed with Romeike Supporters

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 22:00
At 2:00 p.m. today, the Romeike family appeared before a three-judge panel in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati seeking asylum under United States law. The courtroom overflowed with homeschooling families who turned out in support.

HSLDA Pries Portfolio Loose from School District

Sun, 04/21/2013 - 22:00
A member family asked HSLDA for help after waiting 10 months for public school officials to return their student’s portfolio.

Obama Proposes Universal Preschool for 4-year-olds

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 22:00
President Obama announced last Wednesday a proposal to create universal preschool for low-income families. His plan, Preschool for All, is aimed at 4-year-olds to help them be “better prepared for the demands of the global economy.” HSLDA founder Michael Farris voiced his opposition…

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