[twyn1]

Pennsylvania has arguably the worst homeschooling statutes in the United States. But it can be done -- find a sympathetic evaluator, know how to "check off" what the school expects to see each year and be sure to keep any and all documentation. It also helps a lot if you can get them into a community college early. I homeschooled my son from 9-12th grade and daughter from 6th-12th grade in PA and both have been fine, my son was even accepted into the FBI. Or, there might be some church-based schools they can get their kids into, hopefully after reading this story someone will contact the family.

[Tax-chick]

But it can be done ...

Yes, I've been in correspondence with some people in PA. They (and you) have my sympathy! I've lived in Oklahoma and North Carolina.

My Non-Public School compliance this year required me to go to the state's website, verify my address, and check off the number of compulsory-school-age children I'm educating, by age and sex. If the state ever calls or comes to the door, I can arrange to meet them at a neutral location and show them that I possess standardized test results, attendance charts, and vaccination records. (The state is not allowed to have an opinion on any of those items, only verify their existence.)

I hope the family in the article will find an educational arrangement that works for them!