Homeschooling in Pennsylvania

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Home Schooling by State

State Laws
	A summary of the legal options for homeschooling in every state
Organizations
	Homeschool organizations in your neighborhood or across the world
Cases
	Legal contacts and cases that HSLDA is involved with
Legislation
	Federal and state legislation relating to homeschooling
Headlines
	News and updates on legal contacts and other issues that affect homeschoolers
Member Resources
	State forms and other resources along with an online form to contact your staff

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Headlines

School Districts Mandate More Standardized Testing
Officials in a pair of public school districts tried to make homeschoolers administer standardized tests in more grade levels than are required by law.

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Evaluator Qualifications Misunderstood

School District Tries To Stop Homeschooling

Parent-Designated Grade Level Challenged

Court Rules Homeschoolers’ Religious Freedom Not Violated

Superintendent Terminates Home Education Program Without Authority

School Districts Attempt To Impose Unauthorized Testing

School District Threatens to Destroy Portfolios

Good Homeschool Bill Introduced

Bill Would Lower Compulsory Attendance Age

Compulsory Attendance Age Confusion Compounded

School District Disregards Law

School District Creates Unauthorized Requirements

The Fight for Religious Freedom Continues

School District Jumps the Gun

School District Drops Unlawful Proposal

District Requirements Contrary to State Law

School District Creates Its Own Portfolio Requirements

HSLDA Alerts & Information (PA)
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10/21/2008 Pennsylvania--Your Vote is Crucial in Preserving Homeschool Freedom
8/21/2008 Pennsylvania: Court Rules Homeschoolers' Religious Freedom Not Violated
7/10/2008 Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Compulsory School Age Change
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Pennsylvania Resources

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LAWS: How to legally homeschool in Pennsylvania.

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ORGANIZATIONS: Connect with national, state, and local support groups.

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CASES: Defending Pennsylvania homeschoolers in court.

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LEGISLATION: Pennsylvania legislation that affects homeschoolers.

HSLDA Member Resources

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Pennsylvania Forms and Other Resources

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HSLDA Member Discounts

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State Legislation
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The Pennsylvania Legislature has Adjourned
11/30/2008

Other information:
- Federal Legislation
- Current State Legislation
- State Legislation Archive

Active Cases
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Combs, et al, v. Homer-Center School District, et al
Families claim religious exemption from home education law

C Family v. Social Security Administration
SSI benefits withheld because of homeschooling

Commonwealth v. Mrs. R
Certified teacher subject to prosecution for home schooling

Other information:
- All Active Cases
- Browse Case Archive

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