Reciprocity~The Law teacher bothers.....
Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations........
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 04:35:59 AM by D1
The law~
TEXAS EDUCATION CODE EXCERPT
Below are portions of the Texas Education Code which deal with compulsory attendance. Home schools are exempt from compulsory attendance according to Section 25.086(a)(1) because they have been determined by the Texas courts to be private schools. Included are the portions of greatest interest to Texas home educators. The complete Texas Education Code can be found on the Internet at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/ed.toc.htm .
Sec. 25.085. Compulsory School Attendance.
(a) A child who is required to attend school under this section shall attend school each school day for the entire period the program of instruction is provided.
(b) Unless specifically exempted by Section 25.086, a child who is at least six years of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not completed the academic year in which the child's 18th birthday occurred shall attend school.
(c) On enrollment in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, a child shall attend school.
Sec. 25.086. Exemptions.
(a) A child is exempt from the requirements of compulsory school attendance if the child:
(1) attends a private or parochial school that includes in its course a study of good citizenship...
(5) is at least 17 years of age and:
(A) is attending a course of instruction to prepare for the high school equivalence examination; or
(B) has received a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate...
at the second floor is our legal section of the mall.
http://www.thsc.org/about_us/texlaws.asp
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* Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up ville..... - By D1 January 10, 2008 at 05:12:52 AM
edge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up ville.....
Posted on January 10, 2008 at 05:12:52 AM by D1
4. Does the school district have to approve my curriculum?
Absolutely not! Home schools in Texas are private schools, and private schools are not regulated by the state. The school district has no authority to approve curricula used by private schools.
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5. What is "a study of good citizenship"?
"Good citizenship" is usually taken to mean civics. Public schools teach one semester of civics, usually in the senior year of high school. Teaching U.S. and Texas history, government (theoretical and practical), the pledge of allegiance, and similar activities will also help meet this requirement.
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6. Do I need accredited curriculum? If so, where can I get it?
Actually, schools are accredited not curricula. To be accredited, a school must meet certain standards such as holding classes a minimum number of days and hours and having certified teachers. There are accredited correspondence schools in which the student can enroll. In these cases, teachers from the schools make the assignments and grade the work. These programs tend to be more expensive because the school is doing more of the work. Being enrolled in an accredited school is not legally necessary to home school. (See question #3 above.)
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7. Do I need to register with the local school district?
No. Home schools in Texas are private schools and are not regulated by the state. Private schools do not have to register their students with the local school district. If your children are currently enrolled in public schools, you should follow the procedure outlined in question #1. NOTE: Home-school families are not required to present an annual letter of assurance. (See the commissioner’s letter.)
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8. What if a school district official calls or a truant officer comes to the door?
Be polite and friendly. Smile. Stay calm.
Get his name and business card.
Ask what prompted his visit or call.
Tell him, "My children are privately educated at home."
Answer other questions with, "I will be glad to cooperate as far as the law requires, but you will need to give me your request in writing."
Repeat the above statements as often as necessary. Do not be afraid of silence.
After he leaves, write down everything that occurred.
Call THSC Association, (806) 744-4441, as soon as possible to report the contact.
Do not allow him to enter your home or to speak to your children. The only legal ways into your home are with your permission or a search warrant. If you receive a written request, respond with a letter of assurance. (See sample.) If you do not respond to a written request in a timely manner, the school district can file truancy charges against you for lack of cooperation.
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9. What if the school district wants me to fill out a form?
You may fill out the form if you wish. However, THSC does not recommend following this procedure. In order to cooperate with the school district's inquiry, you are only required to give the assurance letter mentioned above. Many times, forms ask for information that is not required and you may not want to give. Also, voluntary compliance with an unlawful request can often lead to the request becoming mandatory.
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10. May my child participate in classes at the public school?
A local public school could allow your child to participate in classes. The policy on this matter is established by the locally elected school board.
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11. May my child participate in extracurricular activities at the public school?
At this time, a local public school could allow your child to play in the band or other such activities. The policy on this matter is established by the locally elected school board. However, the student would not be allowed to participate in events sponsored by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) such as athletic competitions or band and choir contests, because of a UIL rule requiring all participants to be full-time students enrolled in public schools.
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12. What happens if my child wants to enroll in public school?
School districts set the requirements for entry into their schools. This is a local decision-not one made by the state of Texas. You should ask the local school district for written copies of its policy regarding enrolling students from unaccredited private schools. (Click here for the letter from the commissioner of education to school districts.)
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13. How many days per year must we have school?
The Texas Education Code requires that public schools meet 180 days per year; public school students must attend 170 days/year. This applies to public schools only. Home schools in Texas are private schools, and the state of Texas does not regulate the number of days per year that private schools must be in session or the number of days a student must attend.
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14. How many hours a day must we conduct school?
Home schools in Texas are private schools and are not regulated by the state. No minimum hours are required. You will probably find that your student can accomplish more work in a shorter period of time than a public school child if for no other reason than because of not having to stand in line, wait for roll call, and the like.
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15. What is the compulsory school age requirement?
A child who is age six as of September 1 of the current school year and who has not yet reached his 18th birthday must attend school through the year in which he turns 18 unless he has graduated. (See Texas Education Code.)
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16. What about testing my child?
Although the state of Texas does not require testing of private school students, many parents give their children annual tests using nationally-normed achievement tests.
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17. May my child go out in public during the day? What if someone questions him about why he is not in school?
Home schools in Texas are private schools. Home-school parents are law-abiding citizens and should not feel the need to hide their children during the day. If someone asks you or your child why he is not in school, you should respond that you educate at home and that you have already accomplished your work for the day or that you are on a school field trip. You should be aware that if your children are seen during public school hours, it may generate questions. If your child is in public without you and your city has a daytime curfew, you will probably encounter difficulties.
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18. What if I work?
Remember that home schools are private schools and there is no requirement for hours or the time when education must take place. The only requirement is that a written curriculum covering the basic areas must be pursued in a bona fide (not a sham) manner. Consequently, one could work and teach his child as well. While this is difficult and takes some discipline, it is certainly possible and legal.
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19. May someone else homeschool my child?
Yes. Home schools in Texas have been determined by the Texas Supreme Court to be private schools. Private schools are not regulated by the state of Texas. There are no requirements such as teacher certification or curriculum approval. The ruling of the Leeper case states that a parent "or one standing in parental authority" may educate a child. However, if a person is teaching more than three students outside her family, the teacher may encounter problems with local zoning ordinances, and the state will require that the teacher be licensed for child care.
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20. What is required for graduation?
Home schools in Texas are private schools and not regulated by the state; therefore home schools, just as with other private schools, set their own graduation standards. There is no minimum age requirement for graduation.
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21. How can my child receive a diploma?
When a student meets the requirements set by his school for graduation (See question #20.), he may receive a diploma. Diplomas may be ordered from the Texas Home School Coalition Association and other sources.
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22. Can my home educated students get into college?
There is no reason that a student with a diploma from a home school in Texas could not go to college. Some colleges and universities are more friendly toward home schoolers than others, so some will be easier to work with. (Click here for more information.)
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23. Since my children do not attend public school, do we get a tax break on our school property tax?
Home school families, like all families in Texas who own property, must pay local property taxes. Property owners who have no children are also required by law to pay property taxes to support public schools, in spite of the fact that they do not take advantage of the programs offered by the public schools.
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24. Can our family continue to receive public assistance if we homeschool?
The Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) offers limited benefits to families requiring public assistance. In the past, home educated students and home educated minor parents have been denied benefits because of their home school status. The Texas Department of Human Services has no legal basis for denying applicants solely because they choose to homeschool.
Within the Texas Works Handbook, the operations manual for TDHS, under section 1600-A, 1610 Eligibility Requirements, the agency clearly states, “A child or teen parent who is homeschooled is attending school. Accept the parent’s statement that the child attends school at home.”
If you have trouble claiming benefits from state or federal agencies because of your home school status, you may call the THSC Association at (806) 744-4441.
Home school/Law school~A walk in the park.....
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* CCISD Bond elections~ Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up ville..... - By d1 January 11, 2008 at 05:10:57 AM
CCISD Bond elections~ Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up ville.....
Posted on January 11, 2008 at 05:10:57 AM by d1
What would the founding fathers say about your "hands on" participation of the incarceration of juveniles without "Due Process" and without heeding the 6th Amendment's "right to Counsel"?
I know y'all were ignorant, right?
Ignorance is not a defense, right Hank Nuss?
Take that to the Bank! I am not picky Take your pick but Frost.
o Re(1): CCISD Bond elections~ Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up vil - By D1 January 13, 2008 at 07:04:06 AM
Re(1): CCISD Bond elections~ Hedge funds, inflation and no negotiations...Law schoolm or lock up vil
Posted on January 13, 2008 at 07:04:06 AM by D1
Sec. 301.069. PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY. To meet the needs of businesses in this state and to equip workers and job seekers with the skills required to compete for jobs in this state, the commission shall:
(1) partner with the business community to:
(A) identify:
(i) skills required by the business community;
(ii) key industry sectors in the business community that are likely to benefit from skill development services and programs offered by the commission; and
(iii) employment opportunities offered by the business community; and
(B) develop services and programs that are designed to equip workers and job seekers with the skills required by the business community; and
(2) support business and community economic development activities of local workforce development boards and the state.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
P.I.C. they call it~right or DKC?
http://www.speaktruth.org/
teach it.....
e(1): Far to go EB~you have far to go..........
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 12:28:25 PM by Elwood Blues
"D1: "Are you serious? This from a self confessed minion duped by B.A.C.A.L.A.?"
Excuse me,duhh-noyted,but where did I ever "confess" to being anyone's "minion"? Did I not tell you I'm not a member of BACALA,and haven't been for several years? They were a wothwhile orgainzation a few years back,but now,they're just shills for the Republican party,and I can't be a member of,nor support any organization that supports either political party since it's my core belief that both parties are equally worthless.
"You actually believed their bull for how long?"
..until they started associating political affiliation with lawsuit reform.That's when I walked away and never looked back.Tort reform isn't a political football to be kicked back and forth by self serving political demagogues..it drives up insurance rates,thereby crippling small businesses.It also drives professionals like doctors out of town because they can't afford the sky high insurance costs..and as a result,leads to a "lottery mentality" among many people here who hope that they can sue somebody and get rich quick.Why do you think it is that trial lawyers bombard the airwaves with TV ads in this town?..because Nueces County jurors are notorious for handing out big money judgments in civil cases,and these ambulance chasers know there's big money to be made in suing people.
"Was it because the were all white?"
People of all races and creeds (including hispanics) were members of BACALA,genius.. until they morphed into being a mouthpiece for the Republican party..then many..including myself..left the organization.Nice try,dullard,but no cigar.
"If a red,blue,yellow,black or white person asked for El Defenzor's help,even a Greene person will never know unless they asked".
And if a "red,blue,yellow,black or white person" came to this board first without knowing anything about El Defenzor or Homer Villarreal,and what they're really all about..and just read the countless posts where you've either posted song lyrics or babbled on incoherently across every thread,they'd think this board is inhabited by crack addicts and post-lobotomy patients.
"To cite color as the basis for internet advocacy on behalf of anyone shows the lack of your participation in "humanitarian activity" that is foremost in this Corpus Christi grand scheme of drama called "LIFE"!"
My bad..maybe I should just post song lyrics or rattle on mindlessly about WIA,modified JOB opportunities,KFATSO,DINOs,or any number of the thousands of konspiracies you two uncover on a daily basis.
Don't lecture me on internet advocacy,clueless one..not when you two have come out for some of the scumbags and mental midgets you have.In my world,someone who pretends to be a lawyer and a police officer when he's neither is a criminal and should face prosecution no matter what color his skin is,what his last name is,what political party he belongs to,or what politicians he throws truckloads of cash at..
..that's the difference between you and I..I call a spade a spade..you post Wyclef Jean song lyrics and scream about konspiracies.
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