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Pennsylvania
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Change in Approved List of Standardized Tests
Pennsylvania’s law governing home education programs requires standardized testing in grades 3, 5, and 8. The list of approved tests has been revised.

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Homeschool Bill Introduced


School Districts Mandate More Standardized Testing


Evaluator Qualifications Misunderstood


School District Tries To Stop Homeschooling


Parent-Designated Grade Level Challenged


Court Rules Homeschoolers’ Religious Freedom Not Violated


Superintendent Terminates Home Education Program Without Authority


School Districts Attempt To Impose Unauthorized Testing


School District Threatens to Destroy Portfolios


Good Homeschool Bill Introduced


Bill Would Lower Compulsory Attendance Age


Compulsory Attendance Age Confusion Compounded


School District Disregards Law


School District Creates Unauthorized Requirements

 HSLDA Alerts & Information (PA)
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5/19/2009Pennsylvania: Special @home e-vent covers updates to homeschool law
3/30/2009Pennsylvania--2009 Christian Home Educators of Pennsylvania Convention!
10/21/2008Pennsylvania--Your Vote is Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom
8/21/2008Pennsylvania: Court Rules Homeschoolers' Religious Freedom Not Violated
7/10/2008Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Compulsory School Age Change
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 Pennsylvania Resources
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LAWS: How to legally homeschool in Pennsylvania.
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ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with national, state, and local support groups.
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CASES: Defending Pennsylvania homeschoolers in court.
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LEGISLATION: Pennsylvania legislation that affects homeschoolers.

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WATCH House Bill 1602: Requiring Principal to Interview Students Withdrawing or Absent from Public School
6/11/2009

WATCH House Bill 1540: Promoting Equal Access to Public School Extracurricular Activities
6/1/2009

WATCH House Bill 1217: Eliminating Portfolio Review by Superintendent
4/13/2009

OPEN The Pennsylvania Legislature is in Session
1/6/2009

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Combs, et al, v. Homer-Center School District, et al
Families claim religious exemption from home education law

Commonwealth v. Mrs. R
Certified teacher subject to prosecution for home schooling

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