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Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Home Education and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act A hearing will be held in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 9, regarding SB 568. SB 568 is authored by Senator Scott Schneider (R - Indianapolis). It is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act...
Indiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Overreach by State’s Civil Rights Commission
IAHE has been watching for this ruling since it was heard in the Indiana Supreme Court last winter. This case involved a homeschool group in Fishers, Indiana. If the homeschool support group would have lost this case, it could have potentially impacted groups across...
Public School Sports and the Homeschooler
The recording of the conference call with HSLDA's attorney Tj Schmidt regarding Public School Sports and the Homeschooler is now available. Some of the questions addressed were: Are homeschoolers entitled to participate in classes at public schools? What can a parent...
Education and Federal Funds: What’s the Big Deal?
Do you remember the recent kerfuffle in Indiana related to the federal Pre-K grant? Governor Pence was the recipient of a lot of negative press regarding his decision to not apply for the grant. IAHE believes he did the right thing for the citizens of Indiana....
Sandy Hook Killer and Misplaced Homeschooling Attention
Dr. Ray and NHERI just provided us with this piece: Sandy Hook Killer and Misplaced Homeschooling Attention By Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. www.NHERI.org A journalist interviewed me the other day. She was curious about the Sandy Hook Elementary School murderer and any...
Public School Sports & the Homeschooler: A Conference Call with HSLDA Attorney, Tj Schmidt
Public School Sports Questions? This Conference Call is for YOU! IAHE has received questions from families across Indiana regarding participation in sports programs at their local public high school. We were concerned when we learned that it was not unusual for...
Homeschool FAQs: Definitions
Are you new to homeschooling? New families are often confused by the many terms used in the homeschool world. Support groups & co-ops are as unique as the individual families that participate in them. No two groups are alike. While exact definitions aren't...
Pre-school: Is It All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
As Indiana begins a new push for taxpayer funded daycare, we are reminded that the very BEST place for socialization and education is in the home. IAHE stands with parents across the state who understand this to be true. We know children are not made with cookie...
Update: HSLDA Meeting with IMPD
On September 18, HSLDA met with the Indianapolis Police Department to discuss a portion of the IMPD Southwest District Taskforce Newsletter. Attorney TJ Schmidt has an update on the HSLDA website.