From the HSLDA E-lert Service...

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June 20, 2008

Ohio--Home Education Rules Up for

Review by Ohio Department of Education

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,

HSLDA recently learned that the Ohio Department of Education (ODE)

intends to review the home education rules in the Ohio Administrative

Code Section 3301-34.  It appears that these rules are up for the

regular five-year legislative review process.

The ODE plans to send an email notice to stakeholders and post a

notice on the home education webpage.  The ODE is indicating that it

will post an invitation to comment by the second week in July,

requesting that comments, feedback, and suggestions be submitted by

the end of July.

HSLDA's position is that there is no need for any changes at this

time.  We are asking Ohio homeschoolers to be prepared to send

comments to the ODE expressing their opinions regarding the rules and

the need for changes.

As we have learned this year in a number of states where there have

been legislative battles over homeschool regulations, homeschoolers

can be very successful when they work together to influence

policymakers.  We appreciate your membership and your work to preserve

homeschool freedoms.  We will continue to monitor this process and

keep you informed.

We hope you have a pleasant summer, and as you prepare to submit your

notification paperwork to your superintendents, we stand ready to

assist our members with any issues that may arise.

Thank you for your support and all you do to preserve homeschooling

freedom in the Buckeye State.

Sincerely,

Michael P. Donnelly, Esq.

HSLDA Staff Attorney