“You some lawyer or somethin’?”
No, just a homeschooling parent.
Here's HSLDA’s take on it, by the way:
Legal Option:
- Qualify as a private school
- Use a private tutor
- Enroll in a private school satellite program, taking “independent study”
[Option 1 Requirements - Qualify as a private school]
Attendance:
- None
Subjects:
- Same as the public schools and in the English language
Qualifications:
- Must be “capable of teaching”
Notice:
- File an annual affidavit with the Superintendent of Public Instruction between October 1 and 15
Recordkeeping:
- Maintain an attendance register
Testing:
- None
As you can see, although the court may be semantically correct that no one in California may “homeschool,” those who actually homeschool may do so legally by informing the state that they are a private school, by teaching a similar curriculum as is found in the public schools (that only means teaching similar subjects, not using similar texts, etc.), by declaring that one is “capable of teaching,” by keeping an attendance register, and by filing an affidavit to the effect of these requirements once per year.
Although my state, Maryland, doesn't call this “qualifying as a private school,” our requirements aren't very dissimilar.
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“As you can see, although the court may be semantically correct that no one in California may “homeschool,” those who actually homeschool may do so legally by informing the state that they are a private school, by teaching a similar curriculum as is found in the public schools (that only means teaching similar subjects, not using similar texts, etc.), by declaring that one is “capable of teaching,” by keeping an attendance register, and by filing an affidavit to the effect of these requirements once per year.”
APPLAUSE!!!
Thanks again.
Reference: “ those who actually homeschool may do so legally by informing the state that they are a private school, by teaching a similar curriculum as is found in the public schools (that only means teaching similar subjects, not using similar texts, etc.), by declaring that one is “capable of teaching,” by keeping an attendance register, and by filing an affidavit to the effect of these requirements once per year.”
Actually this case was about that kind of arrangement. Also involved was a Christian homeschool association that provided assistance with curricula, testing and such. The judge was saying that this was illegal. He dismissed the association’s involvement and said that its involvement was aiding in the circumvention of the law.
The judge was affirming that only certified, LICENSED teachers may teach their children.
According to Pacific Justice Institute, Sunland Christian School WAS in compliance re registering as a private school for over 20 years. This case is the real deal.