While we have had hardly any bad legislative bills since COVID, I have been sharing that I believe we will have some negative homeschooling legislation attempts in the not too distant future. In an article I read earlier this year, office staff in Seattle school districts received possible termination notices due to a projected $130 million deficit. They are looking at an additional $90 million next year. The main reason? Declining attendance. Still, these schools are wanting more and more money to teach fewer and fewer students. Parents and taxpayers are finally asking, “What are we getting for our money?” and the public school’s response has been less than satisfactory. As a result, educational alternatives are popping up everywhere.
Homeschooling grew significantly during COVID and then backed off a bit after schools opened up with masks attached. The public school systems across America have never truly recovered and, quite possibly, never will. With declining attendance and tax dollars, it is only a matter of time until the National Education Association (NEA) will try to flex their lobbying arm. If they can’t secure more money, they will inevitably have to start taking shots at the competition, including homeschooling. I’m not the only one saying this. I encourage you to read the attached article that was recommended to me by ICHE’s good friend, Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI).
This article is a reminder that the ICHE Legislative Task Force is continually working with sister organizations, HSLDA, and our personnel in Springfield; this allows you to focus your energy on what is most important: schooling your children. Nevertheless, we want to stay vigilant. Please, check out this three minute read:
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