Tuesday, February 18, 2014

HSLDA Action Alert: U.S. Department of Education: Leave Homeschoolers Alone!


On December 27, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education released a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding migratory students. This is not uncommon, as the Department of Education has worked with state public schools for many years to provide assistance to children of migratory workers (these are often workers who travel to different farms to harvest fruits and vegetables).

But what immediately drew HSLDA’s attention and concern was the Department of Education’s assertion that these new regulations would apply to migratory students who are homeschooled. The proposed regulations are an attempt by the Department of Education to assist school districts in keeping records on migratory students as they move from school district to school district.

However, the proposed regulations also said this:

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