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| Date: From: Subject: | 9/15/2009 4:32:35 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Health Care Bill Poses Threat |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Remember the last time you wrote a term paper? Research can be grueling-digging through archives, wading through articles, conducting interviews. But if it's related to homeschooling, you can relax a little. There's a good chance that you'll find what you're looking for in HSLDA's bimonthly Home School Court Report. Providing in-depth, insightful articles on much of what affects the world of homeschoolers, the Court Report is a must-read for the serious homeschooler. This publication is provided free to each HSLDA member. More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1933 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey or Wisconsin, click on the link below to learn about legislation that could affect your freedom to homeschool. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6116 ..................................................................... Topics for September 15, 2009: 1. Health Care Bill Poses Threat 2. 'Calling HSLDA? We'll Call the Police.' 3. Truancy Threatened for Refusal to Disclose Grade Level 4. New 2010 Law--Work Permits for Teens 5. Quotes for High School Compositions 6. Helping Homeschoolers Internationally 7. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon 8. Become a Fan of HSLDA on Facebook! 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Physical Education at Home 10. iGovern Summer Camps Motivate Youth ---[ Save 78% on the whole "Kit and Kaboodle" ]----------------------- Through September 18, 2009, enjoy incredible savings on 50 CDs to encourage and inspire your family. Save 78% on the "Kit and Kaboodle" CD Library, an audio collection packed with victorious vision and hope in Christ. Only $99! http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=178 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Health Care Bill Poses Threat Home School Legal Defense Association is very concerned about H.R. 3200, the House version of the health care bill, because we see it as a dangerous threat to parental rights. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6954 ..................................................................... 2. Missouri: 'Calling HSLDA? We'll Call the Police.' HSLDA helped a member family refute a social worker's allegations that included alleged abuse involving brussels sprouts. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6955 ..................................................................... 3. Virginia: Truancy Threatened for Refusal to Disclose Grade Level A public school official misinterpreted state law and threatened a member family with truancy charges after they began home-educating under the approved tutor provision. HSLDA helped resolve the matter. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6956 ..................................................................... 4. California: New 2010 Law--Work Permits for Teens Gov. Schwarzenegger is expected to sign A.B. 66, legislation that will make it easier for private homeschool students who want to have a part-time job to get work permits. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6957 ..................................................................... 5. Quotes for High School Compositions The next time you assign a composition to your high schooler, suggest that he find a good quote to cite in his paper. The use of a fitting quote may also be the catalyst to get one's own creative juices flowing! To assist your teen in the search for a quote have him check for this book in your library. Recommended book: "Book of Positive Quotations" by John Cook (2nd Ed.) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6958 ..................................................................... 6. Home School Foundation: Helping Homeschoolers Internationally Home School Foundation, the charitable arm of HSLDA, is dedicated to finding and helping homeschooling families in need continue in their conviction to homeschool. We even reach internationally to help homeschool groups or families facing legal pressure. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6960 ..................................................................... 7. Student Essay Contest Coming Soon HSLDA's 2009 student essay contest will begin accepting entries October 1. The contest is divided into three age groups, each with a corresponding theme. As always, cash prizes will be awarded and winning essays will be posted on our website. For contest guidelines and entry form: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6961 ..................................................................... 8. Become a Fan of HSLDA on Facebook! HSLDA is now on Facebook. You can become a fan, check the latest top homeschool news, and connect with other HSLDA friends. Check out the RSS/Blog tab for updated feeds from the HSLDA website. To view our page: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6970 ..................................................................... 9. 'Home School Heartbeat': Physical Education at Home For overall excellence, children need sound minds and strong bodies. Dr. Roger Sayre, homeschooling father of 11 and longtime family practitioner, shares how physical education can enhance your home education program and the importance of integrating regular exercise into your school day. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6962 ..................................................................... 10. Generation Joshua's iGovern Summer Camps Motivate Youth HSLDA's Generation Joshua division held two summer leadership camps this year, one in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and one on the campus of Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia. Over 175 young people attended these challenging and rewarding camps. One student wrote an exciting account of what he learned at iGovern East. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6963 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== September 14: Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio Opportunities Expanding for Homeschooled Families http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6964 September 14: Gaston Gazette, Gaston, North Carolina Homeschooling Numbers Growing in Gaston http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6965 September 13: Carroll County Times, Westminster, Maryland Homeschooling Becoming More Mainstream http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6966 September 12: Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage, Alaska Homeschool: Making the Grade? http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6967 September 12: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee Dual-Credit Courses Offer College Experience for Homeschooled Students http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6968 September 9: The Creswell Chronicle, Creswell, Oregon Homeschoolers perform Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=6969 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 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