Revised Law Explained
WV homeschooling families have been blessed by the 2016 legislature’s passage of a revised homeschool law. But many are asking, “What does it all mean?” We’re in the midst of assessment season, so allow us to share a few details of the revised law:...
Next Stop-Governor’s Desk
HB 4175 will be on the Governor's desk Thursday. We should know by next Wednesday if he is going to approve HB 4175 the Home School Modernization Bill. Three signatures have to be collected from both the House and the Senate prior to being sent to the Governor and...
HB 4175 Freedom Bill
On Tuesday, February 23, the West Virginia Legislature sent a homeschool freedom bill for signature to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. With Tomblin’s signature, West Virginia will join the ranks of over a dozen states which, in the past decade, have rolled back burdensome...
Can Parents Be Trusted?
Mike Donnelly, attorney for HSLDA, has been present at committee meetings involving the passage of HB 4175 the Homeschool Modernization Bill. Last Thursday the Senate Education Committee briefly discussed the bill in the short time left towards the end of the...
Senate Action for HB 4175
Homeschool Modernization at Stake in Senate Committee! Dear HSLDA Members and Friends, As you know, last week the West Virginia House overwhelmingly voted to modernize West Virginia’s homeschool law with the passage of H.B. 4175. On Tuesday, February 16, we expect the...
HSDC – A Blessing and Responsibility
Homeschool Day at the Capitol - A Blessing and Responsibility Undeterred by the historic winter storm Jonas, homeschoolers from around West Virginia converged on Charleston for Homeschool Day at the Capitol on January 25th, including a number of parents with children...
Time Out for Tim Tebow Bill
February 4, 2016 SB 105 (Tim Tebow Bill) was discussed today in the Senate Education Committee. Members of the committee heard homeschooler, Beth Penn, speak on behalf of WV homeschoolers and then the Executive Director of the SSAC gave his reasons for opposition of...
No Shadow for HB 4175
Homeschool Modernization Passes House—Please Take Action to Advance Freedom! Dear HSLDA Members and Friends, Today the West Virginia House voted to modernize West Virginia’s homeschool law with the passage of H.B. 4175. Delegates overwhelmingly favored updating the...
A Sign Of Things To Come?
The Hornbuckle Amendment - A Sign of Things to Come? First there was a statement made by a lobbyist. who has represented Fairness WV, a gay rights advocacy group, and currently represents Planned Parenthood, expressing his opinion on Facebook that home school...
Home School Legislation Advances!
Members of the House Education Committee Stuck in the Past! Update: Rescue Attempt Successful! Some legislators have been rescued. More help will be needed. The Home School Modernization Bill, HB 4175, was passed on a voice vote yesterday in the House...
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