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| Date: From: Subject: | 1/31/2005 5:09:30 PM Home School Legal Defense Association Utah--E-mails needed: Bill introduced to expand homeschool freedoms! |
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====================================================================== From the HSLDA E-lert Service... ====================================================================== January 31, 2005 Utah--E-mails needed: Bill introduced to expand homeschool freedoms! Dear HSLDA members and friends: Senate Bill 59 would greatly expand the freedom of each family to homeschool their children free from government interference. It would eliminate the school district's approval power, and would specifically delineate what the school district can ask for-and not ask for-in documenting that homeschooling is taking place. This would be a tremendous step forward for Utah's families! ACTION REQUESTED Please contact the Senate Education Committee. Tell them, "SB 59 would greatly increase homeschool freedoms, and clarify Utah's vague law. Please vote yes on this bill!" Senate Education Committee Sen. David L. Thomas, Chair dthomas@co.summit.ut.us Sen. Patrice M. Arent parent@utahsenate.org Sen. D. Chris Buttars dcbuttars@utahsenate.org Sen. Dan R. Eastman deastman@utahsenate.org Sen. Karen Hale khale@utahsenate.org Sen. Mark B. Madsen mmadsen@utahsenate.org Sen. Howard A. Stephenson hstephenson@utahsenate.org BACKGROUND Utah is one of only three states in the nation that still gives school districts power to "approve" homeschools. Beyond that, Utah's law is vague and fails to give school districts the guidance they need to avoid infringing homeschool freedom. This bill would clarify Utah homeschool law by taking away the school district's "approval" power. It provides that a school-age minor shall be excused from attendance upon the filing of an affidavit by the parent stating that the child will be homeschooled. Furthermore, this bill makes it clear that a parent is in charge of the child's education. It states that: * The parent is solely responsible for the selection of instructional materials and textbooks, though the required subjects must be taught. * The parent is solely responsible for the time, place, and method of instruction, though a child must be taught "for the same length of time as minors are required to receive instruction in public schools." * A school board may not require a parent to keep records of instruction or attendance. * A school board may not require credentials for individuals homeschooling their children. * A school board may not inspect homeschool facilities. * A school board may not require standardized or other testing of homeschool students. 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