California: Reminder–Time to File Private School Affidavit
Dear HSLDA California Members:
The time has arrived for the annual filing of the private school
affidavit. Homeschoolers operate as private schools, and they are
required to file annually with the California Department of Education.
If you are enrolled in a California PSP (private school satellite
program), also sometimes referred to as an umbrella school, then you
can disregard this email because your PSP will file the affidavit on
behalf of the school.
If you are enrolled in an out-of-state curriculum program, you still
need to be enrolled in a California school, either by enrolling in a
PSP or filing your own private school affidavit. There is no fee
involved with filing a private school affidavit.
The filing period is between October 1 and 15.
We have reviewed the affidavit, and HSLDA does not believe there are
any substantive changes or departures from what the statute requires.
However, the affidavit has been significantly changed this year by
rephrasing some questions, and also regrouping questions into
different categories. We have revised the instructions on our website
and they can be accessed on the California page at
http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7038 .
If you have any questions about the affidavit, please feel free to
call our legal department for assistance.
Michael Smith, President
Contact Attorney for California
If you are a home school family, you need to know about this organization.
About HSLDA
Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms. Through annual memberships, HSLDA is tens of thousands of families united in service together, providing a strong voice when and where needed.
HSLDA advocates on the legal front on behalf of our members in matters which include conflicts with state or local officials over homeschooling. Each year, thousands of member families receive legal consultation by letter and phone, hundreds more are represented through negotiations with local officials, and dozens are represented in court proceedings. HSLDA also takes the offensive, filing actions to protect members against government intrusion and to establish legal precedent. On occasion, HSLDA will handle precedent-setting cases for nonmembers, as well.
HSLDA advocates on Capitol Hill by tracking federal legislation that affects homeschooling and parental rights. HSLDA works to defeat or amend harmful bills, but also works proactively, introducing legislation to protect and preserve family freedoms.
HSLDA advocates in state legislatures, at the invitation of state homeschool organizations, by assisting individual states in drafting language to improve their homeschool legal environment and to fight harmful legislation.
HSLDA advocates in the media by presenting articulate and knowledgeable spokesmen to the press on the subject of homeschooling. HSLDA staff members are regularly called upon for radio, television, and print interviews, and their writings are frequently published in newspapers and magazines across the country. HSLDA’s own bimonthly magazine, The Home School Court Report, provides news and commentary on a host of current issues affecting homeschoolers. And its two-minute daily radio broadcast, Home School Heartbeat, can be heard on nearly 500 radio stations.
HSLDA advocates for the movement by commissioning and presenting quality research on the progress of homeschooling. Whether it’s in print, from the podium, or on the air, HSLDA provides insightful vision and leadership for the cause of homeschooling.
Home School Legal Defense Association . . . tens of thousands of American families working through more than 50 dedicated staff members to preserve each other’s right to homeschool . . . together, “Advocates for Family & Freedom.”
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