Ruling seen as a threat to many home-schooling families
BevK March 6th, 2008
Parents who lack teaching credentials cannot educate their children at home, according to a state appellate court ruling that is sending waves of fear through California’s home schooling families.
The appellate court ruling stems from a case involving Lynwood parents Phillip and Mary Long, who were repeatedly referred to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services over various allegations, including claims of physical abuse, involving some of their eight children.
Read more in the LA Times.
California Court Says Religious Claim Doesn’t Grant Homeschooling Right in Christianity Today.
Judge orders homeschoolers into government education in World Net Daily
Read the response to the ruling at Pacific Justice Institute.
