Homeschool Freedom Quiz 4

Quiz #4

Our freedom depends on knowing our rights and responsibilities! How well do you know Virginia homeschool law? Take this short quiz from Home Educators Association of Virginia.

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* 1. When submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI), parents must provide whatever personal information a local public school district requests, such as their child’s date of birth, social security number, grade level, special needs status, the public school their child would have attended, email address, phone number, etc.

True

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* 2. Parents must provide their child’s private medical or immunization records along with their Notice of Intent (NOI) as part of the requirement to homeschool in Virginia.

No, that's false. The home instruction law does not require parents to submit private medical or immunization records as a condition of homeschooling. However, superintendents can ask parents of home-instructed and exempt students to submit such records at any time. The law states: “Upon request by the division superintendent, the parent shall submit to such division superintendent documentary proof of immunization in compliance with §32.1-46.” Religious and health exemptions are available. (Reference: § 22.1-254.1, § 22.1-271.4)

False! The home instruction law does not require parents to submit private medical or immunization records as a condition of homeschooling. However, superintendents can ask parents of home-instructed and exempt students to submit such records at any time. The law states: “Upon request by the division superintendent, the parent shall submit to such division superintendent documentary proof of immunization in compliance with §32.1-46.” Religious and health exemptions are available. (Reference: § 22.1-254.1, § 22.1-271.4)

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* 3. A local public school district can hold a child in public school until it has received all required evidentiary documentation, processed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to provide home instruction, and issued an approval letter.

Incorrect. At any time, parents have the right to choose the educational option that is best for their children.* Public school districts do not have the statutory authority to approve a parent’s decision to provide home instruction; enroll in a private, denominational, or parochial school; or have their children taught by a [Certified] Tutor or Teacher of Qualifications. For home instruction, the law requires parents to notify the superintendent of their intention to homeschool. The superintendent’s responsibility is to ensure parents show proof of meeting one of the requirements of the homeschool law within 30 days of notification.

*Parents should consult an attorney before withdrawing from public school if they have a special circumstance, have a joint custody agreement, a truancy investigation has begun, or are involved in court proceedings. (Reference: § 1-240.1, § 22.1-254(A), § 22.1-254.1(B))

That's right! At any time, parents have the right to choose the educational option that is best for their children.* Public school districts do not have the statutory authority to approve a parent’s decision to provide home instruction; enroll in a private, denominational, or parochial school; or have their children taught by a [Certified] Tutor or Teacher of Qualifications. For home instruction, the law requires parents to notify the superintendent of their intention to homeschool. The superintendent’s responsibility is to ensure parents show proof of meeting one of the requirements of the homeschool law within 30 days of notification.

*Parents should consult an attorney before withdrawing from public school if they have a special circumstance, have a joint custody agreement, a truancy investigation has begun, or are involved in court proceedings. (Reference: § 1-240.1, § 22.1-254(A), § 22.1-254.1(B))

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