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heartlandernews. com > 04/21/2026 > nonprofit-warns-against-new-nebraska-law-targeting-homeschoolers

Nonprofit warns against new Nebraska law targeting homeschoolers

14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (556+ words) (The Lion) " A new Nebraska law ostensibly aimed at curbing child abuse could have chilling effects on homeschool rights, according'to the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). "While the stated intention of protecting children is noble, the bill's execution would…...

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heartlandernews. com > 03/31/2026 > no-basis-for-ksboe-claim-that-homeschool-kids-are-behind-public-school-students

No basis for KSBOE claim that homeschool kids are behind public school students

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (548+ words) (The Sentinel) " At the March 10, 2026 Kansas State Board of Education meeting, Board Member Betty Arnold said homeschool students who return to public school are "really far behind" " entirely without data to back up the assertion. Arnold made the statement during…...

The Heartlander
heartlandernews. com > 03/04/2026 > milestone-missouri-parental-rights-bill-clears-committee-as-homeschool-advocates-secure-additional-safeguards

Milestone Missouri parental rights bill clears committee as homeschool advocates secure additional safeguards

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (537+ words) A landmark parental rights bill advanced in the Missouri House Tuesday after lawmakers adopted key amendments suggested by homeschool advocacy groups. House Bill 2426 would codify the "fundamental right" of parents to direct the upbringing, education and health care of their…...