Considering Homeschooling -- Good News for Parents
by Staff
August 25, 2008
SANTA ANA, Calif., (christiansunite.com) -- The good news for homeschooling families in California is that the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District ruled unanimously that "California statutes permit home schooling as a species of private school education," effectually reversing the opinion issued last February requiring parents who homeschool to holding teaching credentials.This is a huge victory for all California homeschooling families, as well as families who are considering homeschooling, since the original opinion would have outlawed home education in California if it had remained in effect. This ruling provides complete confidence of a parent's legal right to teach their own children in California and, with the advent of SB 777 recently signed into law, may provide new "talking points" for Christian homeschoolers who want to let other parents know of the urgent need to find educational alternatives for their children.
"With school starting just around the corner, we want parents to know that our ministry assists parents who are considering homeschooling by providing a free DVD and brochure with information on why a home education in today's culture provides the best option for their children's spiritual, moral and academic training", said Denise Kanter, founder and director of the national outreach, Considering Homeschooling Ministry.
In a call to Christian parents and churches, Randy Thomasson of the California-based Campaign for Children and Families says, "To rescue their children, loving parents need to find an alternative to government schools, and every church needs to make it a priority to help parents be in charge of their children's education again."
"We are very thankful for those individuals and organizations who have worked so diligently to protect and defend parental rights and the freedom to homeschool in California, and the nation. Perhaps one way every homeschooling family can help perpetuate these freedoms is to enlighten and encourage other parents to investigate the blessings of home education", remarked Kanter.
Considering Homeschooling Ministry, a not-for-profit national organization, with its free DVD, resources and web site (www.consideringhomeschooling.org), will encourage families to provide their children with a safe, Biblical home education.
