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| Date: From: Subject: | 3/16/2010 4:15:53 PM Home School Legal Defense Association HSLDA's Weekly Update--Health Care Bill Puts Government in Your Home |
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====================================================================== H S L D A ' s W E E K L Y U P D A T E ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> Can you call your attorney at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning? Our members can get in touch with their attorney even after business hours, when they have a legal emergency. Wouldn't you like this level of service? More reasons to join HSLDA... http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=1100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Legislative Update If you live in Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma or West Virginia, 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 March 16, 2010: 1. Health Care Bill Puts Government in Your Home 2. First Year of Expanded Freedom Clouded 3. School District Adds to Private Tutor Requirements 4. Intermediate School District Seeks Completion of Form 5. State Drops Demand for Pre-Approval of Tests 6. Local Hosts Needed for 2010 National Bible Bee 7. Patrick Henry Named Top Conservative College 8. Homeschooling Thru High School: Reading Lists for Teens 9. Register for Generation Joshua's Summer Leadership Camps! 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Spring into the Season 11. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents ---[ Homeschool Buyers Co-op ]---------------------------------------- School districts get volume discounts. Why not homeschoolers? Check out great discounts like these from the world's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschoolers: Explode the Code Online (50%), Meet the Masters (50%), My Access! Homeschool (50%). Those and more are available at the link below. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=213 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ..................................................................... 1. Calls Needed: Health Care Bill Puts Government in Your Home We have previously encouraged you to call your U.S. representative and urge him to oppose the health care reform bill which includes a program that threatens parental rights. As the bill may come up for a vote this week, we urge you to continue your calls. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7873 ..................................................................... 2. Idaho: First Year of Expanded Freedom Clouded Even as Idaho homeschool families celebrate expanded freedoms, they must also face the increased threat of action by social services officials. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7874 ..................................................................... 3. Alabama: School District Adds to Private Tutor Requirements Earlier this school semester, HSLDA assisted a parent in Birmingham when Shelby County Schools attempted to add to the private tutor requirements of state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7875 ..................................................................... 4. Michigan: Intermediate School District Seeks Completion of Form HSLDA assisted a member family after the local public school truancy/attendance officer requested they submit a document not required by state law. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7876 ..................................................................... 5. South Dakota: State Drops Demand for Pre-Approval of Tests When a state education official made an unlawful demand concerning standardized testing for homeschoolers, HSLDA intervened to clarify the situation. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7877 ..................................................................... 6. Local Hosts Needed for 2010 National Bible Bee The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is launching the 2010 National Bible Bee with a redesigned format, fresh look, and new leadership. Those who share the Bible Bee's vision for encouraging parents to disciple their children through in-depth Bible study, Scripture memorization, and prayer should consider volunteering to host a Local Bible Bee Contest in their region. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7878 ..................................................................... 7. Patrick Henry Named Top Conservative College The Young America's Foundation has included Patrick Henry College on its 2010 list of Top Conservative Colleges, celebrating colleges that foster an atmosphere supportive of the conservative lifestyle and ideals. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7879 ..................................................................... 8. Homeschooling Thru High School: Reading Lists for Teens Encourage your teens to read for pleasure by providing them with suggestions for books in a variety of subject areas. As a possible incentive, you may want to remind them that some colleges will ask for a reading list along with their applications. The Pursuit and Pleasure of Reading newsletter offers suggestions to pass on to your teens. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7880 ..................................................................... 9. Register for Generation Joshua's Summer Leadership Camps! Generation Joshua has opened registration for two exciting iGovern summer leadership camps. Located on the campus of Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA, and at Eagle Lake Campground in Colorado Springs, CO, these camps will inspire and equip your son or daughter to be a Christian statesman. For more information: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7881 ..................................................................... 10. "Home School Heartbeat": Spring into the Season Warmer weather and longer days may inspire you to do anything but school with your kids! But put that itch for a change in the routine to use, and you can create seasonal unit studies or field trips that will perk up your spring homeschool program and create memorable moments of learning. Mike Smith shares ideas on this week's program. Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7882 HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS Outside news items on home education ====================================================================== March 14: KSPR TV-33, Springfield, Missouri National Homeschool Tournament Stimulates Local Economy http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7883 March 14: Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Virginia Homeschooler Reels off Letter-Perfect Performance http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7884 March 12: Courier & Press, Evansville, Indiana Homeschoolers Hit Convention http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7885 March 12: WFIE TV-14, Evansville, Indiana Homeschooling an Easy Choice for Some http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7886 March 10: Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois Co-op Creates Community for Homeschooled Kids http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7887 > Links do not imply endorsement. ..................................................................... 11. Next week on HSLDA's @home e-vents Save the date, HSLDA members in West Virginia! We have a free, members-only e-vent just for you! On Tuesday, March 23, @ 3:00 p.m. (ET), join HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly for an informative webinar focusing on homeschooling in your state. Throughout this e-vent, Mike will be sharing helpful information that you need to know in order to set up your home education program. Don't miss this chance to gain legal insights and ask your specific questions regarding homeschooling in the Mountain State! Speaking of Mike Donnelly, did you catch his special session for dads on March 10? If not, you can tune in this week by visiting our archives at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7888 ! During this recorded session, Mike shares his thoughts on time management and prioritization from his experiences as a father of six, army officer, entrepreneur, and company executive, answering questions such as: "How can we fathers most effectively invest our time?" and "Where can we invest it for eternal value?" Listen to "Fully Engaged: Being a Dad Who's There" not only to gain from Mike's wisdom and experience but also to be encouraged and inspired to continue on your unique journey as a father. There is still space for you to join these e-vents--sign up now to reserve your "seat"! To register, go to http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7888 . If you have any questions, please contact the @home e-vent coordinator at webinars@hslda.org. FEATURED HSLDA PerX - The Lamb Company ====================================================================== Free shipping/packaging/handling (10% savings) on full custom-designed or non-customized curriculum purchased. 15% discount on The L. A. M. 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