Can I borrow a book from our local public school since we pay taxes still???

Question

I didn't think it would be a problem to borrow a book, since we pay taxes to the local public school, but I am getting the run around from them.

I had heard in the past that if you home schooled, you could still take one or two electives at the school building - - actually the counsellor told me that in another state, but the school district here seems to have heard none of this.

(I don't want my daughter to take an elective there at this present time, only to borrow a book, but I thought at least the option was there!)
Does anyone have any light to shed on this subject?

Thanks!

Answer 1

the laws in each state are different so the best place to check would be the hslda: www.hslda.org
Example, in my state, you would not be allowed to borrow books from a public school.
Yes, you pay taxes still, but you have no privelages. One reason school districts can be so ticky toward HS families is that the particular school (at least where I live) does not get the per student money they would get if your child attended. BUT, on the other hand, I guess your school tax dollars go in to a state or district wide general fund. Either way you are helping out without getting any benefits.
Senior citizens (in my state) get a school tax exemption because they do not have school age children anymore, why can't we?
Oops, feel a soap box moment coming. Better stop there.
check hslda

Answer 2

Here in Pa many schools are open for some electives and extra cirricular things for homeschooled kids. Furthermore, at the start of each school year I would "borrow" every text book for the grade my kids were in. All I had to do was sign them out and return them by years end

Answer 3

Sorry, you're limited to your local public library. For security reasons, outsiders are not allowed in school classrooms or libraries. But most home schoolers are given a grant to cover the cost of books, so you should be able to use that. Or there may be a library available at your home school center.

Answer 4

Here is a link to a home schooling legal site, that has links to the laws and regulations in the various states.

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp

Home schoolling is a serious business, and it is important that if you do it, you know what you are doing, follow the laws and regulations, and do everything to ensure that your child 1) has the credentials she or he needs at the end of the home scholling, and 2) is actually educated.

Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Unless you enroll your child at the school, you can't even go into the school except to the office. You made your choice so it's no use complaining about the ramifications, right?

Answer 6

i would just go to the library and check out a book good luck :)