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Legislation to Protect Homeschool Students

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Legislation was introduced today that will clarify several federal laws and ensure equal treatment of homeschool students.

"More and more parents are making the choice to educate their children at home," said Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO). "They should be free to make that decision, knowing that the laws will treat their children as equals in qualifying for financial aid and protecting their academic records. This legislation has come at the request of many families across the country who seek the freedom to educate their children as they wish."

The Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003 (HONDA) brings federal law up-to-date with the rapid growth of homeschool students, who now number roughly two million. HONDA ensures that the rights of homeschool students are protected and gives flexibility to parents in educating their children at home.

"Rep. Musgrave has been a real leader in ensuring that federal law does not discriminate when it comes to homeschool students," said Chairman Boehner, one of 27 original cosponsors of the legislation. "I am pleased to play a role in ensuring that federal law is clear and fair regarding homeschool students."

The key provisions of the legislation are: