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New Study Shows Homeschoolers Succeeding in College
A new study on homeschooled students in college reveals that homeschoolers outperform their peers academically and post higher graduation rates.

DISCLOSE Act Halted: Victory for Free Speech!
Your calls helped prevent passage of a bill that would have severely restricted free speech. HSLDA urges members to continue contacting their U.S. senators, however, in case the legislation is revisited after August recess.

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County Asks Religiously Exempt Family for Evidence of Ability to Teach


Critical Victory over Child Abuse Reporting Legislation

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Homeschool kids making a difference



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Story-built Character: An Interview with Mark Hamby
Do books affect the heart and the brain? How do stories shape what your kids believe about reality, morality, and hope? Find out on this week’s program!
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August 29: WRTV Channel 6, Indianapolis, Indiana
Homeschool Athletes Meet on Gridiron


August 28: The Star-Banner, Ocala, Florida
Home Plus School


August 27: Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan
No Place Like Home for Education


August 27: The News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida
While Others are Back in Their Desks, Homeschoolers Party it up at the Pool


August 26: The Suburban News, Midland Park, New Jersey
For Some, School Begins at Home

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PARENTAL RIGHTS: GOD GRANTS THEM. GOVERNMENTS SECURE THEM

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Home Schooling Expands Around the Globe
Families in nations around the world look at our home schooling freedoms in awe. Many are willing to sacrifice and pay any price for similar opportunities.

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Judge Rules Social Worker Fear Tactics Unconstitutional
A federal court in Arizona has ruled that an unsupported threat to place children in custody, made to coerce cooperation with a social services investigation, violates the constitutional guarantee of family privacy and integrity.

   Missouri 


Eighth Circuit Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeschoolers
A federal appeals court ruled unanimously in favor of HSLDA members Ron and Joann Fitzgerald on Wednesday and held that school districts may not force homeschooled children to submit to special-needs evaluations against their parents' wishes.

   Pennsylvania 


Combs, et al, v. Homer-Center School District, et al
Families claim religious exemption from home education law

   Wisconsin 


In the Appeal of George R. Theiss
HSLDA successful in getting veteran’s benefits reinstated.


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HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 3017—Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
HSLDA Supported
 
H.R. 1951—“Family Education Freedom Act of 2009”
HSLDA Supported
 
H.R. 1717—Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (“A PLUS”) Act
HSLDA Supported
 
S.J. Res. 16—“Parental Rights Amendment”
HSLDA Supported
 
H.R. 2605: “Education Tax Deduction for All Act of 2009”
HSLDA Supported
 
S. 101 and S. 83 —To Amend the Internal Revenue Code Relating to Homeschool Expenses
HSLDA Supported
 
S. 100—Home School Opportunities Make Education Sound Act of 2009 (HOMES Act)
HSLDA Opposed
 
H. Res. 1376—Safeguarding America’s Rights against the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child
HSLDA Opposed
 
S. Res. 519—Safeguarding America’s Rights against the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 5024 “Measuring and Evaluating Trends for Reliability, Integrity, and Continued Success Act (METRICS)”
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 3545—“Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2009”
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 2205—“Education Begins At Home Act of 2009”
HSLDA Opposed
 
Amendment No. 1539 “Hate Crimes”
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.Res. 416—The U.S. and International Human Rights
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 1755—Rural Early Education Access Act
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.J.Res. 29—Right to Public Education Amendment
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 702—Providing Resources Early for Kids (“PRE-K”) Act
HSLDA Opposed
 
S. 244—“Education Begins At Home Act”
HSLDA Opposed
 
S. 206—Early Education of 2009
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 555—Universal Prekindergarten Act
HSLDA Supported
 
H.J. Res. 42—Proposing a Parental Rights Amendment
HSLDA Opposed
 
“Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”—Substituted into H.R. 3590
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 3962—“Affordable Health Care for America Act”
HSLDA Opposed
 
S. 1796—“America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009”
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 3200—“America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009”
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 3221—“Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009”
HSLDA Opposed
 
S. 909—Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act
HSLDA Opposed
 
H.R. 1913—Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009
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HSLDA Opposed
CA
Assembly Bill 2943: Banning Corporal Punishment
HSLDA Supported
CA
ACR 115: Supports Rights of Parents
HSLDA Supported
IL
Senate Bill 183: Education Expense Tax Credit
HSLDA Supported
IL
House Bill 1097: Education Expense Tax Credit
HSLDA Supported
IL
House Bill 643: Education Expense Tax Credit
HSLDA Opposed
MI
House Bill 4132: Raising the Age of Compulsory Attendance to 18 Years
HSLDA Opposed
MI
House Bill 4030: Raising the Age of Compulsory Attendance to 18 Years




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