Protecting Homeschool Freedom for the Next Generation
During the 2017 Indiana legislative session, there were two Education Savings Account (ESA) or Education Options Account bills introduced. If you are not familiar with state ESAs, they are a type of state taxpayer-funded voucher. IAHE is concerned that home schools in Indiana, which are classified as private schools, are at risk of losing their…
HEA 1384 Various Education Matters Representative Robert Behning (R – Indianapolis) This session, IAHE was asked to testify in the House and the Senate in regards to the “push out” problem where the public and some accredited private schools encouraged problem students to “homeschool” in order to protect the school’s A-F state accountability grade. A…
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IAHE Action is partnering with the author of the Tuttle Twins to offer us a terrific opportunity. As you know, IAHE Action has been extremely active this legislative session protecting the freedoms of all homeschooling families in Indiana. Having a voice at the Statehouse has never been more important than right now. As the homeschooling community continues…
This week marks the middle of a long legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. The session runs to the end of April. Education Savings Accounts SB 534 (Jeff Raatz R-Richmond) HB 1591 (Jim Lucas R-Seymour) Two Education Savings Account (ESA) bills were introduced this session. One was typical and one was atypical. First, Senate…
Originally posted on the Indiana Association of Home Educators‘ website. http://www.iahe.net/blog/public-school-push-problem-201702
This research from National Home Education Research Institute was commissioned to provide to elected officials for Indiana Association of Home Educators’ Home School Day at the Capitol. We understand there were approximately 1,100 in attendance. Funding from our generous donors allowed IAHE Action to assist IAHE in defraying part of the cost of the study. Thank…
Urgent Action Needed: Congress Attempting to Give Federal Government Money to Homeschools A message from Will Estrada and Mike Smith Dear Friend, It has been said that there is no such thing as a free lunch. As homeschooling families know too well, government money will eventually lead to government control. That’s why HSLDA is opposing a…
It has come to our attention that some believe HB 1591 does not affect homeschoolers. They said they have read the bill, but do not understand why IAHE Action has concerns because they do not see homeschoolers mentioned. We can understand their confusion. At first glance, it does not appear to include homeschoolers. Fortunately, we…
“Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it.” ~ Milton Friedman Sign our petition! If you did not receive this blog post in your inbox, sign up here. A legislator wants the State of Indiana to “help” people homeschool. It sounds so nice on the surface. What possibly…