<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HSLDA | Headlines]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/headlinearchive.asp?S=GA&SN=Georgia&B=159]]></link><description><![CDATA[HSLDA RSS Feed : Headlines]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>(c) 2009 HSLDA</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:14:31 EST</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[HSLDA Helps New Homeschoolers Avoid Truancy Charge]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200910300.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[A family who delayed reporting their intent to begin homeschooling mid-year was charged with truancy, even though they were well within the law.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschooler Denied Learner&rsquo;s Permit Documentation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200909150.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[HSLDA persuaded public school officials to reverse their decision after initially refusing to issue a certificate of attendance required for a homeschooled student to obtain a learner&rsquo;s permit to operate a motor vehicle.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschoolers Included In Student Honors Program]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200905040.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Students enrolled in home study programs in Georgia are now eligible to participate in the student honors program.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia to Germany:  Let Parents Homeschool!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200904070.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Georgia House of Representatives recently adopted a resolution which calls on the Federal Republic of Germany to &ldquo;recognize the basic, fundamental rights of parents and allow their citizens to determine the educational upbringing of their own children.&rdquo;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Regents Changes Joint Enrollment Policy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200901290.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Board of Regents at its January 2009 meeting changed its discriminatory policy denying homeschoolers participation in the college joint enrollment program.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public School Requires &ldquo;Affirmation Of Understanding&rdquo;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200809240.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[HSLDA helped a family who was asked to submit information not required by law in order to homeschool.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeschool Family Accused of Letting TV Replace Schoolwork]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200804100.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[HSLDA stepped in when a social worker visited a member family to investigate allegations made in an anonymous tip.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Charter School Enrollment]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200709120.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[A change to Georgia's Charter Schools Act now allows for home-based instruction. However, these virtual charter schools are simply public school programs within the home.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superintendent tries to Set Family&rsquo;s School Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200706150.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[In response to a family's request for assistance, HSLDA reminded public school officials that state law says homeschoolers&mdash;not district superintendents&mdash; determine the school year for their home study program.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Declaration of Intent Trouble]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200609070.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[A good many school districts in Georgia are continuing to insist that parents conducting a home study program utilize the declaration of intent form developed by local public school officials. The problem with using these forms is that they almost always seek information about the homeschool and family not required by state law.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Law Excuses Homeschoolers From Jury Duty]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/ga/200604280.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[On April 18, 2006, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law House Bill 376 excusing homeschooling parents from jury duty in certain circumstances.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>