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Homeschool Legal Defense helps parents go on offense in Connecticut
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (435+ words) Far from being ignored anymore, the home-schooling movement is coming under Big Brother-like scrutiny that goes way beyond filing annual paperwork to a social worker's knock on the door. Ralph Rodriguez, an attorney at Home School Legal Defense, told "Washington…...
AFN - Evidence, parents oppose NJ Assembly's 'offensive' action
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) An attorney says widespread protests from parents have compelled state lawmakers to reconsider a bill forcing new regulations on homeschoolers. Will Estrada, director of federal relations for the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), says Assembly Bill 5796 would require every…...
HSLDA helps Navy right the ship by explaining homeschooling state law to recruiters
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (302+ words) A homeschool graduate is headed for basic training with the U.S. Navy after first being rejected by recruiters. The Home School Legal Defense Association reports that Alex, not his real name, was blocked from proceeding with his enlistment because of his…...
Bill in Congress would recognize homeschooling seniors
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (299+ words) An education expert is praising a bill in Congress that seeks to protect homeschooling students from discrimination in college and university admissions. Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) has introduced the Home School Graduation Recognition Act. The bill is an attempt to…...
HSLDA helps homeschooling family fight extra-fee policy
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) A homeschool advocacy group stepped in to represent a Minnesota homeschooling teenager after a local public school district charged his family extra fees when he joined the cross-country team. Home School Legal Defense Association was contacted by the family's mother,…...
New Jersey bill could force homeschool curriculums to include climate change, DEI and more
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (410+ words) New Jersey is considering a number of bills that would heavily regulate homeschooling. Will Estrada is Senior Counsel with Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) speaks about the introduced bills. He tells AFN that, right now, New Jersey enjoys a lot…...
New Jersey faces potential homeschool restrictions due introduced bills
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (410+ words) New Jersey is considering a number of bills that would heavily regulate homeschooling. Will Estrada is Senior Counsel with Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) speaks about the introduced bills. He tells AFN that, right now, New Jersey enjoys a lot…...
'Lights out' for S.B. 1796
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) Homeschool advocates are celebrating the likely end of a troublesome proposal in New Jersey. Scott Woodruff, director of legal and legislative advocacy for the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), says Senate Bill 1796 would not solve anything. "New Jersey already has…...
Ill. legislature axes radical bills, defends homeschooling rights
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) After two controversial bills died in the legislature, the State of Illinois will not be legalizing prostitution or psychedelic drugs anytime soon. David E. Smith, of Illinois Family Institute, says the organization was grateful when both controversial measures failed during the…...
Homeschooling in Illinois is safe for another year without restrictions
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) A homeschool advocacy organization says there is great news in Illinois. Proposed bill House Bill 2827 (H.B. 2827) in Illinois for the government to regulate homeschooling families is now dead for the year. Will Estrada is Senior Counsel for the Homeschool Legal Defense…...