HB2827

HOMESCHOOL ACT

Introduced·2/5/25

Homeschool Act mandates homeschool administrators to submit a declaration form annually to the public school or district.

The Homeschool Act requires homeschool administrators to submit a Homeschool Declaration Form annually to the public school or district. The form must include details about the child, homeschool administrator, and proof of the administrator's high school diploma or equivalent. The State Board of Education will create this form by June 1, 2026. If a homeschool administrator fails to submit the form, the child is considered truant. The act also mandates non-public schools to register annually with the State Board of Education starting August 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Motion in House

66 Yea

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41 Nay

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8 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

8:00 AM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Apr 16, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

Apr 16, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

Apr 16, 2025

House

Fiscal Note Filed