Jamaican Prime Minister Criticized for Homeschooling
November 28, 2011: Jamaica’s prime minister and his wife say they are standing by their decision to homeschool their sons.

Educator Speaks on Home Schooling Issue
November 24, 2011: A Jamaican educator discusses homeschooling and alternative learning options on TVJ.

Debate Rages Over PM’s Decision to Home-Educate
November 24, 2011: TVJ provides coverage of the Prime Minister of Jamaica and his family’s decision to homeschool their sons.

Compulsory education: 6–12 years old

Legal status of homeschooling: Homeschooling is legal. The Education Act of 1980 states in Part III, § 21 (1) that “it shall be the duty of the parent of every child of compulsory school age residing in a compulsory education area to cause him to receive full-time education suitable to his age and ability, and satisfactory to the Educational Board for the area, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.” Under the “or otherwise” phrase in the law, families can legally homeschool.

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