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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/12/2003 4:23:55 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Indiana--Roundtable Members Remain Silent, Action Needed |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- September 12, 2003 Dear HSLDA members and friends: Most members of the Education Roundtable have been silent concerning the flaws in P-16 that could threaten homeschool families. We faxed a letter with our concerns to every member of the Roundtable about a week ago, but we have heard only silence from the majority of them. It is vital that we let members of the Roundtable know that the flaws in P-16 must be repaired. Action Requested: 1. Attend the meeting of the Roundtable on Tuesday, September 16, at 1:30 P.M. in Ballrooms C and D of the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. Although it is likely that there will not be an opportunity for public comment, your presence will have an impact. 2. Comment about the need for repairing the flaws in P-16 at the agency's website, www.edroundtable.state.in.us/comments/public_comment.htm. Your message can be as simple as, "The flaws in P-16 must be repaired or the plan may jeopardize the opportunity for many students attending non-accredited, non-public schools to attend college or receive financial aid or scholarships. Keep a record of Roundtable member's votes." Background: For a list of all 6 flaws and how they can be repaired, go to www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=1085 (requires Adobe Acrobat). On September 11th, I had a lengthy conversation with Kevin McDowell. He is the General Counsel for the Department of Education, and was speaking on behalf of Dr. Suellen Reed, the Superintendent of Public Instruction. I outlined the flaws in P-16 that threaten homeschool families. Mr. McDowell fully comprehended our concerns and said that Dr. Reed did not want P-16 to hurt homeschool families. Nonetheless, he would not support specific language to repair the flaws in P-16 at this time. Sincerely, Scott Woodruff HSLDA Staff Attorney {{JoinAd}} ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The HSLDA E-lert Service is a service of: Home School Legal Defense Association P.O. Box 3000 Purcellville, Virginia 20134 Phone: (540) 338-5600 Fax: (540) 338-2733 Email: info@hslda.org Web: http://www.hslda.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- How To Subscribe: - Subscribe to the HSLDA E-lert Service at our website: https://secure.hslda.org/hslda/elert/account.asp?Process=Subscribe - Or send an email with name and complete mailing address to: subscribe@hslda.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscription Information: - You subscribed to the HSLDA E-lert Service as: {{Email}} - To unsubscribe from the HSLDA E-lert Service send an email from the email address you want to unsubscribe to: unsubscribe@hslda.org - To change your email address or make other changes to your subscription, visit the HSLDA E-lert Service account web page at: https://secure.hslda.org/hslda/elert/account.asp ---------------------------------------------------------------------- POSTMASTERS: This message is being sent to the most recent address we have for our subscribers. If this is an invalid email address or you have other problems, please reply to webmaster@hslda.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This is considered a private and confidential message from HSLDA to its bonafide HSLDA E-lert Service subscribers. HSLDA cannot attest to the authenticity of copies posted, forwarded, or sent by any party other than HSLDA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Please do not reply or otherwise use this email address; hslda@hslda.org is for broadcast purposes only and is not intended to receive incoming messages. We cannot reply to any email sent to this address. If you have comments or questions, please send email to info@hslda.org or call HSLDA at 540-338-5600. HSLDA members can also email staff directly through the Members website at http://members.hslda.org/contact.asp. Thank you for your cooperation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
