Well, it seems that there are new developments in this matter every day. Today I bring you an update from the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, is defending the rights of parents to homeschool their children. There is still work to be done, but the update is a positive one. You can read more below:
March 11, 2008
An update to HSLDA Members and Friends on the California Court of
Appeal Decision on Homeschooling:
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell comes to the
defense of homeschool families. “The California Department of
Education policy will not change in any way as a result of this
ruling. Parents still have the right to homeschool in this state,” he
said.
After the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in Los
Angeles ruled on February 28 that parents had to be credentialed
teachers to educate their own children the statement from O’Connell is
encouraging news for the homeschool community.
“O’Connell has it right,” said Michael Farris, Chairman of HSLDA. “But
the court decision must still be overturned before homeschool freedom
can be restored in California.”
The Court of Appeal ruling shocked the homeschool community because in
one sweeping decision it effectively outlawed homeschooling.
“We hope the statement from O’Connell puts the brakes on any
enforcement action,” said Farris.
HSLDA will be pursuing several legal options, including seeking review
by the California Supreme Court and petitioning the same court to
depublish the opinion in order to return California to being a state
where a family can legally homeschool in California without fear.
“We have just started the legal battle to restore homeschool freedom
in California,” said Farris.
To visit HSLDA’s Info page on this court decision, which has the legal
status, link to the decision, and info on legal grounds for
homeschooling in California, use this link:
http://hslda.org/elink.asp?ID=4890
Ian Slatter
Director of Media Relations
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The real issues here !!!!! Must not be allowed to be misconstrued or side-stepped any longer. The real issue is control, social engineering, corruption of the peoples courts and the constitutional limitations of both Federal and local governments. There is a rumor going around in the media and governments that the United States of America is a democracy instead of a constitutionally limited, representative republican form of government that allows for democracy. Very different animals and if you don’t know the difference it’s because you were taught in the public education (indoctrination) system and you should learn. And ask your-self : When did the people relinquish their rights over their children to the government? Where in the constitution does it give governments unlimited power except where the people stood their ground and fought? Why must the people protest and beg their representatives for protection and more laws regarding the same? The difference between rights and privileges are very clear. Rights are innate (given by the creator ) privileges are given by and regulated by governments. What is wrong with the following quote?
California courts have held that under provisions in the Education Code, parents do not have a constitutional right to home school their children.” When did government codes start to take precedence over free people. If you can answer these questions you will know that the answers won’t be given to you by the corrupt courts or any branch of the corrupt government. And perhaps we can all stop chasing the answers down the wrong (government sanctioned) rabbit holes and get real answers to these questions
Hi Susan,
I agree there is more at stake here than just our right to home educate our children. If you read my original post in this series I have following the California case, you will see my emphasis on the impact this whole thing has on parental rights. You can view that post here:
http://thefullquiverhomeschoolhouse.wordpress.com/2008/03/07/defend-your-parental-rights/
The more we relinquish our rights to the government via court rulings like this one, the more likely we are to lose even more of our rights and freedoms. That is why I urge action vs. inaction, and why I urge us all to take this matter seriously, even though many are not.