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HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION

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LifeSiteNews.com: Brazilian Homeschoolers Score Surprise Victory in Showdown Against Government
In a surprise victory against government officials who sought to prosecute a homeschooling family for refusing to participate in the public school system, David and Jonatas Nunes have passed tests proving a high level of knowledge in a variety of subjects.

Last Days Watchman: Persecution in Brazil—Challenges and sufferings in the Brazilian homeschooling movement
Josue Bueno, his wife and their 9 children were ordered to submit to psychological treatment under social workers. Because of their homeschooling practices, state officials also threatened to remove their children.

LifeSiteNews.com: Homeschooling Showdown in Brazil—Children to be Tested by Court in Battle Over Educational Rights of Parents
Two homeschooled children face a battery of tests this week in a showdown between the Brazilian government and a Christian family over the educational rights of parents in the South American nation.

Last Days Watchman: Homeschooling in the Brazilian Congress
Recently Rep. Henrique Afonso introduced in the Brazilian Congress a bill intended to expand the freedom of parents to homeschool their children.

Country Information

Legal Status of home schooling: Officially banned.

Compulsory attendance law: Federal law, ages 7 to 14.

Estimated number of home schoolers: 100 familes.

Contact Information

Julio Severo
Rua Antonio Luiz de Morais, 425
37958-000 Monte Santo de Minas, MG
BRAZIL

Email: juliosevero@msn.com

juliosevero@fastmail.fm

juliosevero@hotmail.com

Web: http://escolaemcasa.blogspot.com/

Phone: (35) 3591-3059