Know the Homeschooling laws in Your State

For many good reasons, parents come to the realization that homeschooling would be better for their children than the education they would receive in the public school system or private schools. One of the benefits of homeschooling is that it permits you to craft a particular course of education for your children. This applies to both gifted children and those with special needs. The course of study you can apply to your children’s special education needs can be far and above the curriculum offered in traditional classrooms. If you decide that your children should be homeschooled you should do so legally and in accordance with the laws of your state or appropriate jurisdiction. It is extremely important that you should understand the laws as they apply to you and your children. If, for any reason, you fail to meet the legal requirements for homeschooling you could possibly jeopardize their chances for a post secondary education.

You should know that homeschooling laws are not the same in every state. States have the right to regulate homeschooling within their jurisdiction. Conceivably, you can have 50 different versions of the same law. State homeschool laws are based on the truancy laws that require children to attend school. Children who are homeschooled have to be identified as such to distinguish them from children who do not attend school. I believe that not sending children to school is against the law in every state. The usual practice in most states is a requirement that you submit a “Notice of Intent to Homeschool” your children before the beginning of the school year. Your state will in turn send you the necessary paperwork which you should complete and return as soon as possible to avoid any delays in your approval. Always keep copies of anything you send to any state office.

California has different rules and regulations. They require that you file an affidavit stating you belong to a correspondence school or have joined an Independent Study Program and file forms with the California Department of Education. Check with your own State Department of Educaton and make sure you are doing everything in accordance with applicable law.

Aside from acquainting yourself with the homeschooling laws of your state you should also become affiliated with a homeschooling association in your area.You can get a lot of advice that otherwise might not be available to you. Most school officials are opposed to homeschooling and would much prefer that your children attend a school in their area. They may even try to discourage you from homeschooling your children. If you depend soley on these people for information you can be disappointed. It is always better to have a reliable, friendly source of information if for no other reason than an informed, second opinion. You must know your rights. For example, homeschooling parents who live in New York are not required to meet with school officials. School administrators may ask to meet with parents to discuss their plans to homeschool. However, the parents can refuse to attend this meeting, and the state can not revoke your right to homeschool.

There is a state requirement that homeschooled children take standardized tests to legally establish their grade level. Every state’s laws are different concerning non-standardized testing, but most allow for some wiggle-room. The State of New York allows alternate year non-standard test for grades fourth through eighth. It can appear to be overwhelming but legally homeschooling your child is not really difficult. Just make sure you fill out all of the papers, follow all of the instructions. cross your t’s and dot your i’s, and be sure to send your papers in before any deadline.

And, don’t forget to network. Meet with other homeschooling parents in your area on a regular basis. Talk to other homeschooling parents and advocacy groups. Don’t try to wade through unfamiliar processes and procedures on your own. Your local homeschoolers association will be able to explain everything for you in plain English without the fluff.

Just be sure to follow all of your state’s law, rules, and regulations regarding homeschooling. Failing to do so can result in your losing your right to homeschool your children.

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