It is not legal to homeschool your children in every country in the world. While it is legal to home school your children in every state of the United States of America, the legal requirements for each state differs. So if you are planning on home schooling your children you should be aware of the policies of the State Department of Education in your particular state. Here’s what you can do to ensure that you are on the right side of the law.
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Find out the legal requirements in your state related to home schooling
Some states are fairly strict about homeschooling and you will be expected to set up a home school, or function as a private school,or use a private tutor. The outline of your education plan will have to be submitted to the state authorities and a certified teacher will come in from time to time to monitor the progress that your ward makes in the homeschool. Other states may not be as stringent but will need you to keep a portfolio on the projects the child undertakes as well as the regular school work done.
Adhere to the legal requirements strictly
Take the steps necessary to register yourself with the superintendent’s office and the school district so that the education you impart to your child is considered legal. This is an important step for those of you who wish your child to go to regular college in the future. You can even homeschool under an umbrella institute which uses distance learning. Do make sure that you find out all the legalities before enrolling your child in such a school system.
How to find out what the legal requirements are
One good resource is the Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) website, www.hslda.org. You can visit the website and under the tab About Homeschooling select the option Homeschool Laws. This will bring out a list of all the states, click on your own state and you will be taken to a page which gives you details about your legal options. It will also highlight attendance requirements, subjects that may be required, necessary qualifications, notices, record keeping, and testing requirements that you need to follow.
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