Earlier today, Idaho Senator Larry Craig introduced the "Home School Non-Discrimination Act" (HONDA) of 2005. The legislation would clarify several existing federal statutes which inadvertently discriminate against home schools or home schoolers.It's not everything that's needed, but it's a nice step.
"All too often, federal laws relating to education have left out the millions of children across the nation who benefit from home schooling," Craig said. "These students are some of our nation's best and brightest. Many of them consistently score at the highest levels of achievement tests and go on to succeed at the best colleges and universities in the United States. Unfortunately, despite their talents and achievements, these students may be denied services or privileges available to other students because of oversights in federal law. This bill would rectify such situations."
Thursday, September 15, 2005
A Rare Moment When I can be Proud of my Senator
Posted by Hobster at 11:52
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That's great. My question is: how will the bill actually affect homeschoolers?
Some very minor things--probably the military enlistment changes is the biggest. But clarifying the language on some regulations, etc. in existence will help homeschoolers get a fair shake.
And that's all they will need. A level playing field will show just how better off these kids are than their fellows stuck in the GRTF system.
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