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Parents are advised not to file a declaration of enrollment with civil authorities. While it's optional, it could be unwise. If many homeschooling parents register voluntarily, it might lead legislators to push for mandatory registration, claiming it's beneficial. This has been abused in other states.
Additionally, these declarations have sometimes been used inappropriately by schools to create public lists, which is illegal. Schools might also misuse these lists to claim extra funds by inaccurately labeling homeschooled children as handicapped.
Parents have the constitutional right to homeschool without seeking permission from civil authorities. It's important to stand together against any move toward mandatory registration.
Additionally, these declarations have sometimes been used inappropriately by schools to create public lists, which is illegal. Schools might also misuse these lists to claim extra funds by inaccurately labeling homeschooled children as handicapped.
Parents have the constitutional right to homeschool without seeking permission from civil authorities. It's important to stand together against any move toward mandatory registration.
