This bill eliminates the homeschool affidavit, allowing parents to start with a letter of intent and removes the need to reaffirm homeschooling after moving.
This is a time of year that is filled with hope for many children. Unfortunately, it can be a time of dread for others. But it doesn’t have to be. Parents have many other options.
Education changed in 2020. The COVID shutdowns gave parents the opportunity to teach their children from home. Although some families were excited to return to their local school, many found that they liked the flexibility they had during the initial school shutdowns.
A recent report from the Associated Press (AP) stated that the Houston Independent School District lost 22,000 students in 2020, with only half of those students returning in 2021.