Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of homeschooling plans in certain circumstances.

This bill amends compulsory attendance laws to allow school committees to deny or defer approval of homeschooling plans if there are pending truancy petitions, recent attendance-related charges, or concerns about the competency and capacity of the proposed instruction. Denials or deferrals must be based on written findings and can be appealed. The bill also allows for extended withdrawals from school due to unique difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of homeschooling plans in certain circumstances.

This bill amends compulsory attendance laws to allow school committees to deny or defer approval of homeschooling plans if there are pending truancy petitions, recent attendance-related charges, or concerns about the competency and capacity of the proposed instruction. Denials or deferrals must be based on written findings and can be appealed. The bill also allows for extended withdrawals from school due to unique difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.