Month: March 2015
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
Canton, Ma., 3/19/15—The University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires student athletes to be full-time students in regular attendance at the school they represent, thus effectively barring homeschooled students from participation in athletics at their local public schools. House Bill 347 and Senate Bill 391 could change this, requiring the UIL to change its criteria to allow homeschooled students to compete for their local schools.
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
Canton, Mass., 3/19/15—Texas House Bill 2794 could benefit homeschooled children and alumni, according to Rachel Coleman, Executive Director of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Marsha Farney (R) in response to a social media push by Alecia Pennington, will make it easier for individuals to apply for delayed birth certificates and will provide criminal penalties for parents who refuse to sign an affidavit attesting to their child’s birth. “The filing of this bill is an important step for victims of identification abuse, particularly those in the homeschool community who may lack corroborating records,” Coleman said.
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/15—The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission requires student athletes to be enrolled in the public school they represent, thus barring participation by homeschooled students. House Bill 2749… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/2015—The Virginia High School League (VHSL) requires student athletes to be regular students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House Bill… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Homeschooled Students Benefit from Extracurricular Access Canton, Ma.—The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) requires student athletes to be students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. Senate Bill 60… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma.—The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled at least half time in the schools they represent. Legislature Bill 103 could change this,… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to Public School Extracurriculars Benefits Homeschoolers Canton, Ma.—The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled as students in the schools they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Athletics Should Be Open to Homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 3/11/15—Currently, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) requires student athletes to be “regularly enrolled” at the public school they represent, thus… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/11/15—Currently, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled in an 80% course load at the school they represent. House… Read More
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Homeschool Statutes Should Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—Iowa lawmakers are considering restoring oversight that has historically safeguarded the interests of homeschooled children in the state. House File 214, which is currently before the house… Read More
Month: March 2015
Statement Supporting Texas’ House Bill 347 and Senate Bill 391
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
Canton, Ma., 3/19/15—The University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires student athletes to be full-time students in regular attendance at the school they represent, thus effectively barring homeschooled students from participation in athletics at their local public schools. House Bill 347 and Senate Bill 391 could change this, requiring the UIL to change its criteria to allow homeschooled students to compete for their local schools.
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Texas, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Texas
Statement Supporting Texas House Bill 2794
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
Canton, Mass., 3/19/15—Texas House Bill 2794 could benefit homeschooled children and alumni, according to Rachel Coleman, Executive Director of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Marsha Farney (R) in response to a social media push by Alecia Pennington, will make it easier for individuals to apply for delayed birth certificates and will provide criminal penalties for parents who refuse to sign an affidavit attesting to their child’s birth. “The filing of this bill is an important step for victims of identification abuse, particularly those in the homeschool community who may lack corroborating records,” Coleman said.
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Texas, Voices for Reform Tags: identification abuse, Texas
Statement Supporting West Virginia’s House Bill 2749
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/15—The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission requires student athletes to be enrolled in the public school they represent, thus barring participation by homeschooled students. House Bill 2749… Read More
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform, West Virginia Tags: athletics, west virginia
Statement Supporting Virginia’s House Bill 1626
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/13/2015—The Virginia High School League (VHSL) requires student athletes to be regular students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House Bill… Read More
Category: Legislation, Press Release, Virginia, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Virginia
Statement Supporting Kansas’ Senate Bill 60
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Homeschooled Students Benefit from Extracurricular Access Canton, Ma.—The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) requires student athletes to be students at the school they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. Senate Bill 60… Read More
Category: Kansas, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Kansas
Statement Supporting Nebraska’s Legislature Bill 103
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma.—The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled at least half time in the schools they represent. Legislature Bill 103 could change this,… Read More
Category: Legislation, Nebraska, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Nebraska
Statement Supporting Hawaii’s House Bill 468
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Access to Public School Extracurriculars Benefits Homeschoolers Canton, Ma.—The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled as students in the schools they represent, thus barring homeschooled students from participation. House… Read More
Category: Hawaii, Legislation, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Hawaii
2015 Statement Supporting New York Assembly Bill 3678 and Senate Bill 2175
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Athletics Should Be Open to Homeschoolers Canton, Ma., 3/11/15—Currently, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) requires student athletes to be “regularly enrolled” at the public school they represent, thus… Read More
Category: Legislation, New York, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, New York
Statement Supporting Missouri’s House Bill 232
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Public School Sports Access Benefits Homeschooled Students Canton, Ma., 3/11/15—Currently, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requires student athletes to be enrolled in an 80% course load at the school they represent. House… Read More
Category: Legislation, Missouri, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: athletics, Missouri
Statement Supporting Iowa’s House File 214
Updated on October 26, 2023 by CRHE
For Immediate Release: Homeschool Statutes Should Support Homeschooled Children Canton, Ma., 3/6/15—Iowa lawmakers are considering restoring oversight that has historically safeguarded the interests of homeschooled children in the state. House File 214, which is currently before the house… Read More
Category: Iowa, Press Release, Voices for Reform Tags: assessments, Iowa