Academy Nominations

Academy Nominations

Each year, one of my most important responsibilities as your Senator is nominating young men and women for admission to our country’s service academies. To be eligible, you must be: A US citizen A legal resident of the state of West Virginia (or a dependent of...

Do Not Pass Go – Until You Enroll

School officials in Hardy County, West Virginia, informed a Home School Legal Defense Association member family moving into the district that before they could begin homeschooling they had to first enroll their kids in public school.  Although West Virginia homeschool...
Confused Counties Confusing Homeschoolers

Confused Counties Confusing Homeschoolers

Recently, CHEWV has been reporting on several counties’ attempt to “interpret” the revised law due to take effect on May 23.  HSLDA has been working to contact these counties and help them understand what the new requirements entail.  Here, HSLDA...

Are WV Colleges Accepting Homeschool Diplomas?

Despite the incredibly successful results of homeschooling, some employers, government agencies, and colleges have continued to discriminate against homeschool graduates by refusing to accept a parent-issued diploma and instead require a GED/TASC. Because of this...
Discount on Noah Conference

Discount on Noah Conference

Are a crazy schedule and a hostile but enticing culture making it hard to stay connected to your kids?   Join families from across the country for the Noah Conference in Cincinnati on August 19 & 20 — just a short drive from the new life-size Ark Encounter...
Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Legislative Session Wrap-Up

A Brief Overview of the 2016 Legislative Session HB 4175 created a positive change in the West Virginia homeschool exemption. Considerable effort was needed to secure passage. HB 4175 was deliberated extensively in both the House and the Senate before the...