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Homeschooling In California Update

I just recieved a wonderful update and wanted to share this with everyone!

Thank you all for your prayers and support on this issue, Keep Praying!!!!!

From the HSLDA E-lert Service...

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Court of Appeal Grants Petition for Re-hearing


On March 25, the California Court of Appeal granted a motion for
rehearing in the 'In re Rachel L.' case--the controversial decision
which purported to ban all homeschooling in that state unless the
parents held a teaching license qualifying them to teach in public
schools.

The automatic effect of granting this motion is that the prior opinion
is vacated and is no longer binding on any one, including the parties
in the case.

The Court of Appeal has solicited a number of public school
establishment organizations to submit amicus briefs including the
California Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department
of Education, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and three
California teacher unions. The court also granted permission to
Sunland Christian School to file an amicus brief. The order also
indicates that it will consider amicus applications from other groups.


Home School Legal Defense Association will seek permission to file
such an amicus brief and will coordinate efforts with a number of
organizations interesting in filing briefs to support the right of
parents to homeschool their children in California.

"This is a great first step," said Michael Farris, chairman of HSLDA.
"We are very glad that this case will be reheard and that this opinion
has been vacated, but there is no guarantee as to what the ultimate
outcome will be. This case remains our top priority," he added.

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Yay!

3:40 PM, Mar. 28, 2008 .. Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen

I know this must be a huge relief to those living in California, but it sure is a relief to me a few states over. I just hated to think of the potential for this to get out of hand quickly. This at least makes it look like it's slowed down a bit. That has to be a good thing.

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11:37 AM, Mar. 31, 2008 .. Posted by spencerschool

I finally got it to let me link over here!!!! Thank you thank you thank you for being such a great Secret Sister. I have been so busy the last 2 months that I have not done you justice in the thankfullness department but hopefully we are about to calm down a bit. I can't wait to get caught up on you.
Blessings,
Trixi

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11:15 PM, Apr. 8, 2008 .. Posted by mamaduckof4

Hi! I'm new to HSB, and I really enjoy your blog! My husband and I always listen to Dave Ramsey on the radio, and have heard great things about FPU! Good for your family being debt free! That's a blessing, for sure! Also, how are things going in CA now with the HS issue? I was immediately steamed when I first heard a while back. I know here in NY state we have been fighting for the special needs childrens' programs, and for them to remain available to HSers.