one of them only went for 1 and half days
2006-10-12 11:38:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Every state is different regarding what laws they have... But MOST
Require a homeschooler to register thier children by a certain date.. this is so they can account for the kids really...
Its called truancy if the children are kept out of school and not homeschooled...and Dept of Social Services calls it Neglect.
The Dept of Social Servicecs WILL enforce the school attendance issues or remove the children,, Guarenteed!
If she is hell bent on not sending them to reg school tell her to register as a homeschooler and teach them at home.
If she will do neither... I urge you to report her.. Only because if the kids are allowed to get behind in school it will make it very hard for them later..they will pay dearly for her mistake.
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-10-12 11:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first question would be: is she registered as homeschooling them (not necessarily required in all states)? If so, then the answer is, "no", there is nothing you can do. If they have attended school, she would generally need to "register" (either through the school district or the state ed. dept) as a homeschooler - check the homeschool laws in her state at http://www.hslda.org
If she isn't considered a homeschooler under the state law, then you need to find out what the compulsory attendance laws are in her state. Generally, attendance is required if the student is between the ages of 6 or 7 and 18 and has not graduated.
2006-10-13 15:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The English law states(fact) every child in England has and must have the right to an education keeping a child from school is a breach of child rights it is a offence punishable by fines and in ext rem cases removal of the child from the family how ever it does not state in English law a child has to go to school as long as you can prove you are educating them your self the law is a child must have an education weather at home or school and it is only children who are off school who live at home if a child is refusing to school then the kid cloves come on and they are bribed and pleaded with to go to school example i am of normal working back ground my youngest is at school if she is off i get a phone call if i don't make her go i will be put before the courts fined dragged in front of governors a child who has behavioural problems are conned bribed and get away with murder it stinks i know but it is the English system
2006-10-13 03:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she plans to homeschool then she is fine. All she needs to do is check her states homeschool regulations and file a letter of intent with the school Dist that her children would go to. The letter of intent needs to have the childrens name (1 letter for each child) birthday, grade and that you plan to homeschool that child for the year. Then depending on the school dist & state she we need to file quarterly reports with the school to let them know she is teaching them. It's really not that hard and as parents we have the right to keep our children home with us. Hope that helps. There are many homeschool websites out there to help. Each state usually has a site with the regs posted. The school Dist should have a copy to give you too.
2006-10-12 18:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by vav1993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why doesn't she want them to go to school? If she disagrees with the things they are taught, she can always home school. The programs are set out so they can be easily followed, and computer backup is provided. The bottom line is, the kids must be educated, either at school or at home, and there's no way around that.
2006-10-12 18:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is most definatly breaking the law... that sholdnt nessecarily be the reason for sending them to school tho, as at times the traditional school system is worse than other options... however if she is really committed to the social, moral, & academic development of her children then there are many creative & inspiring options for her & the kids other than the state school system... Independant Steiner schools are wonderful places for kids to learn & grow & fulfil their potential ( google UK Steiner schools) as well a the home schooling options, which requires huge commitment & understanding of the learning process & methods, but reaps substantial benefits, there is also the option of community ( not geographical based nessecarily) home schooling choices...
good luck.. from a committed educator, disillusioned with stae schoolong system...
2006-10-13 07:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she can get in trouble as it is law that all children must have and are entitled to an education the only way for the kids not to go to school is to home school them but it has to be done. hope this helps
2006-10-12 18:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by chip305 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she can get in trouble if they miss a certain amount of days (I believe its 45 days each "semester" (from the start of school to christmas , from new years to the end of school)).
And she cant just say she is home schooling them either... she has to have some kind of state "okay" to home school the kids first.
2006-10-12 18:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you don't have to send your kids to school. Although you do have to educate your children and be seen to be doing so.also if the children are under five they dont have to attend any school or take part in formal education.
2006-10-12 18:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by tallulaberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the law states that kids have to go to school, or if not a public/private school, be home schooled by a parent that has been certified. Yes she can get in trouble
2006-10-12 18:46:27 · answer #10 · answered by JoAnne H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋