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Is HSDC Still Important?

Is HSDC Still Important?

by CHEWV | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, News

You’ve already braved the weather, taken the tours, attended the session, and spoken with your delegates and senator in previous years. Why spend another day doing it again? If you are interested in protecting the freedom of parents to home-educate their children,...
Let’s Have HSDC In the Spring!

Let’s Have HSDC In the Spring!

by CHEWV | Apr 4, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Home School Day at the Capitol

We know what it’s like!  After early morning travel on precarious roads, we finally make it to Capitol parking – three blocks away!  The early February wind whips through our dress pants and sends shivers down to our freezing feet as we trudge to the Capitol...
Our First Home School Day at the Capitol

Our First Home School Day at the Capitol

by CHEWV | Mar 6, 2018 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative

And What We Have Learned From the 2018 Legislative Session by Kelli Allen Our family participated in Home School Day at the Capitol (HSDC) for the first time this year. As rookies, we weren’t quite sure what to expect so we were grateful that CHEWV organized it...
Opened Doors – A WV Legislative Report

Opened Doors – A WV Legislative Report

by CHEWV | Jan 19, 2018 | Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

…from Michael P. Donnelly, Esq. Staff Attorney Director of Global Outreach HSLDA Despite inclement weather and flight delays, I was delighted to meet this week with some of the highest-ranking legislators in West Virginia to discuss improved opportunities for...
Yes, I’d Like to Make a Difference…

Yes, I’d Like to Make a Difference…

by CHEWV | Jan 9, 2018 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC

…With My Legislator!  How Do I Do It? Several approaches serve to connect effectively with your senator, delegates, and governor.  Depending on your personality type, the issue at hand, your comfort level, and the time available, you may prefer personal visits,...
Tips For Lobbying State Legislators

Tips For Lobbying State Legislators

by CHEWV | Feb 4, 2017 | Articles, Home School Day at the Capitol, HSDC, Legislative, News

It’s Simpler Than You Probably Think by John Carey, CHEWV’s Legislative Liaison Visiting the State Capitol When visiting the State Capitol, make sure to drop by your representatives’ offices and introduce yourself and your family. A simple meeting, in and...
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    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Call to Action: HB 5053

    Feb 16, 2026

    UPDATE February 17, 2026 From what we have heard to date, prayer and contacts have effectively stopped 5053. We will remain alert and let you know if anything changes, but praise the Lord for His mercies! We are concerned about HB 5089 which affects students enrolling...

    Hope Students and Test Scores

    Hope Students and Test Scores

    Feb 12, 2026

    We are asked frequently about test score reports for Hope Scholarship recipients and are happy to help clarify! In the early days of the Hope Scholarship program, CHEWV (and others) were informed by the state BOE that Hope students may only submit publisher score...

    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    2026 WV Legislative Session: Homeschool Related Bills

    Feb 12, 2026

    Several homeschool related bills have been introduced in the 2026 legislative session. As of today, only two (HB 4062 and 5053) have been taken up in committee for discussion. CHEWV is providing this list to keep you informed. We will provide additional information if...

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