The Great California Homeschool Earthquake?
The media seems to be saying this is THE BIG ONE.
Here is a link to the Fox News story, but I've heard the same on other news programs.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,335808,00.html
"California parents who don't have teaching credentials no longer can home school their children, according to a recent state appellate court ruling."
But here is a summary from a California Homeschool group:
http://californiahomeschool.net/howTo/updates.htm
"The law in California has not changed. This is the opinion of one court. CHN strongly believes this opinion is incorrect, and homeschooling by using one of the alternatives to public school currently available under California law remains legal. The implications of this ruling and possible actions are currently being discussed by CHN, along with HSC, CHEA, Family Protection Ministry and HSLDA. "
And another summary from Homeschool Association of California
http://www.hsc.org/Appellatedecision
My internet friend, Julie, expressed it this way:
"People are getting phone calls from relatives that they are doing illegal activities. I went with my kids to cook a meal for the homeless at our church, something we do once a month, and I was hit up with the questions about legalities. " and "While leaders are paying attention and being vigilant, it isn't any reason to panic."
Julie in San Diego
http://www.livingmath.net/
I know that it is concerning to hear these inflammatory statements on the news, but I don't think there is a need to panic. It might be a great time to write your own state legislators, and let them know how important homeschooling is to you. It's a great exercise for kids as well - a good civics lesson. But keep in mind that California law has not changed, and state and national agencies are currently working on the problem. Let's watch, and keep our eyes on reputable sources. Try to avoid listening to news reports from agencies and people that don't really know homeschool laws.
Blessings,
Lee
www.TheHomeScholar.com
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Here is a link to the Fox News story, but I've heard the same on other news programs.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0
"California parents who don't have teaching credentials no longer can home school their children, according to a recent state appellate court ruling."
But here is a summary from a California Homeschool group:
http://californiahomeschool
"The law in California has not changed. This is the opinion of one court. CHN strongly believes this opinion is incorrect, and homeschooling by using one of the alternatives to public school currently available under California law remains legal. The implications of this ruling and possible actions are currently being discussed by CHN, along with HSC, CHEA, Family Protection Ministry and HSLDA. "
And another summary from Homeschool Association of California
http://www.hsc.org/Appellatedec
My internet friend, Julie, expressed it this way:
"People are getting phone calls from relatives that they are doing illegal activities. I went with my kids to cook a meal for the homeless at our church, something we do once a month, and I was hit up with the questions about legalities. " and "While leaders are paying attention and being vigilant, it isn't any reason to panic."
Julie in San Diego
http://www.livingmath.net/
I know that it is concerning to hear these inflammatory statements on the news, but I don't think there is a need to panic. It might be a great time to write your own state legislators, and let them know how important homeschooling is to you. It's a great exercise for kids as well - a good civics lesson. But keep in mind that California law has not changed, and state and national agencies are currently working on the problem. Let's watch, and keep our eyes on reputable sources. Try to avoid listening to news reports from agencies and people that don't really know homeschool laws.
Blessings,
Lee
www.TheHomeScholar.com
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