February 5, 2003

H S L D A ' S W E E K L Y U P D A T E (ezine)

HSLDA@HSLDA.ORG  (Home School Legal Defense Association)

1. Arizona Legislature Tables Tax Credit for Homeschoolers 2. Homeschoolers and College: A Response 3. Maine Homeschoolers Fight Against Repressive Regulations 4. Parent-taught Driver Education Moves Forward in Virginia 5. Home School Heartbeat: Biblical Philosophy of Education

Plus: More Homeschooling in the News!

1. Arizona Legislature Tables Tax Credit for Homeschoolers

In light of Arizona's current budget situation, homeschool leaders in the state have decided that now is not the best time to call for this tax relief.

Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=658  .....

2. Homeschoolers and College: A Response

On January 17 the Chronicle of Higher Education published an article about the issues surrounding homeschoolers attending college, but the article greatly confused these issues. Since HSLDA was widely cited, we are compelled to clarify the matter.

Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=659  .....

3. Maine Homeschoolers Fight Against Repressive Regulations

New legislation in Maine would allow homeschoolers to breathe freely after 20 years of stifling micromanagement.

Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=660  .....

4. Parent-taught Driver Education Moves Forward in Virginia

On Saturday, February 4, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that allows parents to teach the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education. House Bill 2404 now moves on to the Virginia Senate.

Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=661  .......

5. Home School Heartbeat: Biblical Philosophy of Education

How can Christian parents determine the best educational choice for their children? Join us on Home School Heartbeat as Michael Farris, explains that God's Word is not silent on the issue of education for our children.

Read more about it at: http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=662  .....

Homeschooling in the News

Links to outside news items on home education.

Feb. 4: The Post Online (Ohio) Homeschool Only Option for Some Catholic Parents http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=663

Feb 3: The Capital (Maryland) Bill Pushed to Boost Homeschoolers http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=664

Feb. 2: The Boston Globe (Massachusetts) Parents Home In On Educational Opportunity http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=665

Feb. 1: Pasadena Star-News (California) Library Lends Hand to the Homeschooled http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=666

Jan. 29: Aberdeen American News (South Dakota) Homeschooled Students May Join More Activities http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=667