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Do you need fast and accurate answers to your questions about thePA HOMESCHOOL LAW ?I can help!  From: Beth PhillipsTo: PA Homeschool ParentsRE: Private Member CommunityDear PA Homeschool Parent, I realize how intimidating it can be to think about homeschooling your child. I also know that the PA homeschool laws can be confusing and overwhelming.The worst […]

Health service requirements under PA homeschool law

Health Services Requirements under PA Homeschool Law

The Pennsylvania School Code requires homeschooled children to obtain the same health and medical services as their conventionally-schooled counterparts. Unless you claim an exemption to any of the required services (which I will discuss in more detail below), you have a few choices about how and where to obtain health services and maintain health records. […]

Who’s Qualified to Homeschool in Pennsylvania?

In 1988, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed a law making it legal for parents to homeschool their children in the Commonwealth. Prior to this legislation, Pennsylvania was one of the most aggressive states in prosecuting parents for truancy. Act 169 of 1988, which is the Pennsylvania Homeschool Law, is an extension of the compulsory education provision […]