H8531

Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of a homeschooling proposed plan in certain circumstances.

Introduced·5/8/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

May 8

House

Introduced, referred to House Education