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Unwarranted Home Inspection Prevented
HSLDA went to court to protect a member family from having their home inspected by social services workers. The inspection attempt occurred because a pediatrician didn’t like the idea of the family homeschooling their special needs daughter.

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Philadelphia Wants Portfolios Before Homeschooling Begins


HSLDA Pries Portfolio Loose from School District


Family Encounters “Multiple Occupancy Registration”


HSLDA’s Top Three Involve State v. Parents


Hospital, Social Worker Seek to Dismiss Lawsuit


Upset Neighbors Cause Problems for Homeschooling Family


Newborn Seized in Hospital by Police, Social Worker


Superintendent Threatens Termination of Homeschooling


Proof of Residency Exceeds Law and Reason


School District Drops Charges on Appeal


HSLDA Helps Pell Grant Applicant


Public School Standards For Homeschoolers


Law Affecting Home Education Programs Changed


School Districts Impose Additional Portfolio Review Requirements

 HSLDA Alerts & Information (PA)
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5/22/2013Pennsylvania: Pick up some savings at the 2013 SEARCH Conference!
5/7/2013PA: HSLDA's Staff Attorney speaking at 2013 CHAP Conference!
3/27/2013Pennsylvania: Bad Bills Threaten Homeschooling Freedom
1/15/2013Pennsylvania--Legislature Now in Session
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 State Legislation
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WATCH House Resolution 71: Urges the U.S. Senate to Reject the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
2/12/2013

WATCH House Bill 182: Creates REACH Scholarships for College Attendance
2/4/2013

WATCH House Bill 404: Redefines Child Abuse
2/28/2013

WATCH House Bill 958: Requires Children in a Home Education Program to Be Tested for Diabetes
3/18/2013

WATCH House Bill 1013: Revises Pennsylvania's Home Education Statute
3/19/2013

WATCH House Bill 1045: Makes it a Misdemeanor to Make a False Report of Child Abuse
3/27/2013

WATCH House Bill 1178: Recognizes Same-Sex Civil Unions
4/19/2013

WATCH House Bill 1184: Mandatory Mental Health Screening for All School-Aged Children
4/19/2013

WATCH House Bill 1344: Lowers Compulsory Attendance Age to 6
5/16/2013

WATCH House Bill 1349: Marriage Amendment
5/16/2013

WATCH House Bill 1552: Prohibits Implementation of Standards or Testing Based on the Common Core
8/2/2013

WATCH House Bill 1647: Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in Pennsylvania
9/11/2013

WATCH Senate Bill 28: Makes it a Crime to Intentionally Make a False Report of Child Abuse
3/19/2013

WATCH Senate Bill 32: Requires Homeschool Families to be Investigated Under Certain Circumstances
3/21/2013

WATCH Senate Bill 517: Prohibits Parents from Homeschooling a Child Who Has Recently Received CPS Services
2/27/2013

WATCH Senate Bill 719: Provides for Same-Sex Marriages
3/26/2013

WATCH Senate Bill 992: Lowers Compulsory School Attendance Age to 5 Years
6/7/2013

OPEN The Pennsylvania Legislature is in Session
1/1/2013

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 Active Cases
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The Ferris Case
Parents temporarily lose custody of newborn because they want to direct medical care.

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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