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We are excited about the Home School Graduation Recognition Act because it will clarify a confusing heading from a 1998 bill by clearly stating that homeschool grads are valid and qualified to receive student federal aid. This will fix some homeschool discrimination we have seen, primarily from vo-tech schools and cosmetology schools. This Act, known as HR 6392 in the House, unanimously passed out of the House Education Committee and unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. On the Senate side, S 3747 unanimously passed out of the Senate committee on February 26 and is pending on the Senate floor. The bipartisan support this bill has received is a rare occurrence these days. Please call your U.S. Representatives to thank them for voting for this bill, and please encourage your two U.S. Senators to support this bill. hslda.org/post/homeschoo…

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"The meeting to present the bill before the committee [lasted] almost 19 hours, which is unprecedented in the time that HSLDA has been doing advocacy in the state level." - Ralph Rodriguez, HSLDA Attorney youtube.com/watch?v=pIjjzd…

"A highly controversial bill moving its way through Connecticut’s legislature would significantly heighten the state’s scrutiny of homeschooling families, requiring child welfare checks, increased educational progress reports, and in-person registration with public schools, among other measures." washingtonstand.com/article/connec…

Public school officials in Cheatham County, Tennessee, recently sent letters to independent homeschool families in the county telling them they had to participate in annual state assessments. This is more than the law requires, so we got involved. hslda.org/post/tennessee…

Round 2 of the March Matchness Free Throws for Freedom challenge is here! Who will move onto the final round? This challenge is a fun reminder of a serious mission: protecting the freedom of parents to direct their children’s education. American Freedom is Homeschool Freedom. hslda.org/FreeThrowsForF…

Will Estrada, HSLDA Senior Council, and Elaina Kilker, HSLDA Legislative Affairs Coordinator, reporting from Capitol Hill. More info on the Homeschool Recognition Act: hslda.org/post/homeschoo…

A Coweta County mother successfully challenged a high school principal's decision to bar her homeschooled son from attending prom with his longtime girlfriend. fox5atlanta.com/news/newnan-hi…

“This park has become part of our curriculum,” said a local homeschool parent. “It’s physical education, socialization, and environmental learning all in one place. The kids gain confidence, resilience, and independence – and they learn alongside other families.” an17.com/news/education…

Update on Connecticut HB 5468: The bill did pass out of committee today 26-20, but we believe there is reason for optimism, because it was not a purely party line vote and the margin was narrow. We heard that some of the representatives were swayed by the amount of opposition and articulate testimony against this bill from homeschool families. Thank you again to everyone who has already submitted testimony, contacted their representatives, and traveled to the hearings. Your efforts do make a difference. Stay tuned for further updates; the fight is not over! If you haven’t already, please sign up for our email alerts at HSLDA.org/Alerts so that you will be notified when our legal team sends out updates and a call to action. For more information about the bill and why we are opposing it, go to hslda.org/post/hb-5468

The New Hampshire house voted to remove regulatory burdens on families. Connecticut held a 19-hour hearing on a bill incorporating those exact burdens. hslda.org/post/striking-…

Homeschool Day at the Capitol in Georgia is going well! It's a great chance to meet with legislators and other homeschool families from across the state. Thank you, Georgia Home Education Association, for all your work in helping to keep homeschooling free in this state!

The committee is discussing the bill now: ct-n.com/CTNplayer.asp?…

We have just received word that CT HB 5468 will be voted on tomorrow, March 18. Here's what you can do: 1. Respectfully ask your legislators to vote no 2. If you are able, please come to the Legislative Office Building at 10:00 am to show your support of homeschool freedom: Room 1D, 300 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 More info about the bill and our concerns can be found here: hslda.org/post/hb-5468

THEA's Rally Day at the state capitol in Nashville today was a great chance for families to celebrate homeschool freedom! Homeschoolers packed the floor and galleries, and heard from legislators, Claiborne and Lana Thornton with THEA, Will Estrada from HSLDA, and more!

A new piece of legislation could soon give homeschooled students in Alabama access to the same career and technical development resources that students at local public schools have. wsfa.com/2026/03/04/sen…

New York officials demanded that the parents teach from a secular perspective. HSLDA defended the family’s religious liberty. hslda.org/post/district-…

GIVEAWAY! Thanks to our Member Savings partner, FamilyLife, we are offering three free tickets for three couples to attend a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with your spouse while getting practical tools and encouragement to help strengthen your marriage. Enter for a chance to win one of the tickets here: go.hslda.org/weekend-to-rem…

“More than 100 homeschool students and their parents visited the famous Civil War site for a Homeschool Day hosted by Bennett Place State Historic Site. The state’s historic sites, as well as other groups, have increasingly organized events to cater to the needs of the state’s growing homeschool population.” #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Homeschool families spent the day at the Capitol to hear speeches from legislators, a lawyer from the Home School Legal Defense Association and other officials. After the programs, families were encouraged to tour the Capitol and meet with their legislators. columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_educa…

As our country celebrates 250 years of American independence, we want to make you aware of opportunities for homeschool students! -Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, this contest allows students to design a bookmark for Second Lady Usha Vance’s soon-to-be-announced summer reading challenge. Students K-8 may participate, with three winners to be selected. The deadline is March 31. go.hslda.org/e/795273/sary-… -Open to students in grades 3-12, who can enter to win a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize, with 250 winners. Students will submit writing or original artwork in response to the prompt: “What does America mean to you?” The deadline is March 30. Learn more here. go.hslda.org/e/795273/field…