Our Voices Can Make A Difference In Homeschooling Legislation

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Today we're talking homeschool legislation. And who better to do that than Tess Ulrey, director of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education.

Together, we're breaking down major legislative victories in Nebraska and Connecticut, explaining the goals behind the Make Homeschool Safe Act, and exploring the complicated balance between parental rights, children’s rights, and educational freedom. The conversation also dives into public school sports access, mandated reporters, homeschool stigma, and why reliable homeschool data matters more than ever.

*Key Topics Covered* • Nebraska’s LB1224 and what it changes for homeschool oversight • Connecticut’s new homeschool registration requirements • Why CRHE advocates for homeschool accountability • Suspicious withdrawal during CPS investigations • Access to public school sports and extracurriculars • Homeschooling and children’s rights • Why homeschool data and registration matter • Legislative pushback from both homeschool and public school communities • The future of homeschool reform in the U.S.

*Resources Mentioned* • CRHE Website: https://crhe.org • Make Homeschool Safe Act: https://crhe.org/make-homeschool-safe-act/ • Homeschooling's Invisible Children: https://hic.crhe.org

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*Chapters* 00:00 Welcome Back Tess Ulrey from CRHE 01:08 What Is CRHE? And What Do They Do? 02:27 Big Wins In Nebraska And Connecticut 03:55 Make Homeschool Safe Act 07:50 Nebraska LB1224 Breakdown 11:36 Kids Rights Bipartisan Shift 14:21 Connecticut HB5468 Changes 16:18 Why Registration Matters 20:16 Access Bills Sports Resources 25:23 Pushback and Practicalities 27:48 Homeschoolers on Teams 28:21 Proms and Shared Events 30:04 Breaking Homeschool Stigma 32:49 What Bills Are Next 34:13 How Laws Spread Statewide 38:38 Federal Graduation Recognition 43:58 Parents Rights Debate 45:10 How Alumni Can Help 53:15 Local Outreach and Wrap Up