House Resolution 1438: Requires Government Oversight on Homeschoolers

Author:
Rep. Jessica Farrar

Summary:
Urging the Texas Education Agency to implement the U.S. Department of Education’s final regulations, 34 C.F.R. Section 200.19, which describes other academic indicators that may be used to demonstrate adequate yearly progress.

This bill would require the Texas Education Agency to track all students, including students who withdraw from public school in order to homeschool.

Status:

4/20/2009		(House) Filed
4/24/2009		(House) Referred to Public Education

Bill died when legislature adjourned June 1, 2009.

HSLDA’s Position:
Oppose.

Action Requested:
No action requested at this time.

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