Virginia county requiring homeschool KIDS to request religious exemption - possibly explain beliefs [View all]

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Goochland county is just outside Richmond and is [font color=red]RED RED RED[/font]
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The policy requires children ages 14 and up who want to be home schooled to provide a statement about their religious beliefs to the school system.

As part of that, the board reserves the right to bring the child and his or her parent in for a hearing.

The Home School Legal Defense Association said the policy violates Virginia law. State law allows children undergoing religious training to be taught at home without having to defend their beliefs.

(School Board Chairperson Michael) Payne, who voted against the new policy, also said state law on the issue is very vague, and he would like the General Assembly to clarify the law for school districts.

http://wtvr.com/2015/01/09/goochland-parents-upset-about-new-home-school-policy/

In the past, parents had to reach out for permission to teach their children at home. But now, the district wants to ensure kids are on board with their parent’s plan.

The school board chairperson tells 8News, the policy enforces a state statute that requires both parents and students request homeschooling based on religious beliefs.

http://wric.com/2015/01/12/controversy-in-goochland-over-homeschooling/