Indiana Homeschool Laws
March 19th, 2008 | 
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Question: What are Homeschooling Laws?
My brother and his wife have 4 daughters, whom they've opted to homeschool. I would have no problem with that IF they were really doing it, but they aren't! My oldest niece (9 years old) has told me that they don't do it. But when asked, my sister-in-law says they do. I can tell she doesn't, because my 9-year-old niece hasn't developed any in the past 3 years in regards to speech, communication, behavior, etc. There just isn't the normal progression of development that one typically sees in a growing child (I have two kids, ages 5 and 10). We live in Indiana. Does anyone know the laws? From what I've found online, it seems there are no regulations or mandatory testing to verify that homeschooled children are learning adequately. My heart is breaking for my nieces. Can someone please give me answers or tell me where to find them?
Answer: Here are the laws for your state:http://Homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blIN.htm It states, in part: Summary:
You must teach in English.
You shall furnish to the state superintendent of schools (if they request it) the number of children by grade level that you are teaching.
You must keep attendance records, solely to verify the enrollment and attendance of the particular child upon request of the state or the local school.
The schools have no authority to approve or disapprove your homeschool.
These laws are protected by case laws and legislative statute. There are no teacher qualifications and standardized testing is not mandatory. A home school is legally considered a private school.
Now, a word about Homeschooling. Some parents follow a traditional school curriculum, while others do not. The fact that your niece is being educated differently from your children is no cause for alarm. While is is wonderful that you are interested and caring, please do not harrass this family. They are making the educational choices that are right for them.
All the best.
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