Legal Issues & Concerns
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Homeschooling
is legal in all 50 of the United States and many countries abroad.
When
reviewing any law, remember that amendments can be made and wording
can be altered to affect the homeschooling community. As a home
educator, it is essential that you remain vigilant and knowledgeable
about the regional laws that affect homeschooling in your area.
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Laws
By State
You are
encouraged to gather accurate information, assess your individual needs
and suits your family's situation. This is one link to homeschooling
laws in the United States:
https://www.homeschool.com/articles/state-homeschooling-laws/
Once
upon a time members of the homeschool community were opposed to this
organization for a number of philisophical reasons, but they always
had accurate information about the laws in each state:
https://hslda.org/legal
If
you are roadschooling, you will follow the laws for homeschooling in
your state of residence, or the address that's on your driver's license:
https://www.thecrazyoutdoormama.com/roadschool-rules-a-guide-to-roadschooling-legally/
Administrative
Rules and Laws
Most states in the United States have laws regulating
the attendance of school aged children at the public schools. Typically
the laws that dictate the rules for homeschooling are found nearby or
around these rules in your state codified laws. The other place to check
is in the "Administrative Rules" for your state. Typically
codified law is written by state agencies. Statements written by state
agencies which have the effect of law are called administrative rules.
By their very nature, administrative rules have a direct effect on YOUR
life and homeschool. A third place to read about how government officials
may view your homeschooling activities is at the Department of Children
and Family Services Services for your area.
Discuss
the laws and regulations with other homeschoolers who live in your state.
Your best resource are those already homeschooling, they will be knowledgeable
about homeschooling in your community.
Custody
and Homeschooling
Sadly, this too is an aspect of homeschooling. If you
are the parent promoting homeschooling for your student, arm yourself
with information, facts and the laws in your state. Remember that what
happens in your case can effect other homeschooling families especially
if you agree to requirements from the ex that are over and above what
the local laws require. In my opinion, if you were successfully homeschooling
before you considered divorce, chances are good that you’ll more
than likely be able to continue after the divorce; the courts generally
do not like to disrupt the lives of the children. It is a good idea
to keep excellent records if you are involved in a divorce, keep a journal,
photograph projects and trips. Make these priorities as they may play
into a court’s decision in the homeschooling issues.