The requirement I was referring to is in the state of Tennessee:
Any parents/legal guardians who lack the education required to teach a grade level (High School Diploma, or GED- grades K-8; BA Degree - grades 9-12) should be contacted by the school system and informed that they do not qualify [emphasis mine] to conduct an independent home school.
Independent Home School Procedures - Tennessee
Note: This only applies to parents who wish to homeschool their children independently--which was our desire in the first place w/no wish to tie-in church and school. These regulations do not apply if the parent is associated with a Church-related school.
BTW, I am in NC. This came from a discussion with friends in TN.
http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?State=TN
According to HSLDA, you can HS your own kids K-8 without a GED or degree if you are associated with a church group. I have a friend in AL who's found a LOT of local churches who are willing to sign you up as a member just for that reason. (without manditory attendance, etc.) There usually is a loophole to crawl through, though.I agree that this is just another example of the state trying to tie the hands of HSers.
(Texas and WY RULE!! lol!)