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Comparing Homeschooling to Public Education

November 7th, 2011

The primary similarity regarding the homeschooling concept is that this is a legal way of educating children in all 50 states. However, that is where any similarities end as the laws and regulations of this educational concept will vary from one state to another. In addition to this, the interpretation of these laws and regulations differ from one school district to the next. Another element is that these different laws and regulations oftentimes change every year so it is always wise to find out about this before educating your child this way.

As a suggestion, you should consider contacting the National Home Education Network to find out about homeschooling your child in your state of residency. This is one of the best resources to rely on where finding information regarding the laws and regulations of your state’s homeschooling activities. It lists each one of the 50 state’s laws that you can read about. However, it is best to contact an experienced attorney to accurately interpret them before making assumptions on your own.

The support groups of the National Home Education Network are also an excellent source of valuable information. You can search online for state Department of Education resources as well. They can help you with interpreting the laws and regulations of your state as well as the requirements involved for homeschooling your children. The main benefit of finding out as much information as you can is that this will help you avoid any negative surprises along the way. This is also beneficial if you relocated during the time that you are homeschooling. » Read more: Comparing Homeschooling to Public Education