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SB1031 Now Threatens ALL Homeschoolers
PDF Copy of Today’s SB1031 Substitution here. Helpful Links: Education Committee Members. Find your own delegate and senator here. View Senate committee meetings online here.
Outrageous Religious Exemption Bill
SB1031 Shocking Bill Substitution Reported from Subcommittee Late in the day, after a contentious public hearing and remarks by Senator Pekarsky, SB1031 passed the subcommittee
Veiled Threat to Religious Exemption
SB1031 is a convoluted, thinly disguised way to remove religious freedoms from Virginia families who have strong religious convictions concerning the education of their children.
SB1031 Religious Exemption to be Heard TODAY
Last Friday (January 17), SB1031, Senator Pekarsky’s (D-26) bill to dismantle religious exemption, was punted to TODAY, Monday, January 20, 2025. SB1031 is scheduled to
Religious Exemption Is Still Under Attack
We must be vocal. We must be vibrant. We must be visible! We need folks in Richmond again on Monday to testify AGAINST SB1031. Unfortunately,
Legislative Alert – Immediate Action Is Needed
NOTE: You can view Senate committee meetings online here. Track the progress of SB1031 here. SB1031, Senator Pekarsky’s (D-36) legislative bill to remove Virginia’s religious
Legislative Alert – Religious Freedom Under Attack
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly session has begun with an outright attack on parental rights and Virginia’s religious freedoms. We haven’t seen a legislative move
Amber O’Neal Johnston ~
Author, Speaker, & Blogger
Amber O’Neal Johnston Featured Speaker Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and world-schooling mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for
Christy-Faith~
Author, Podcaster, & Speaker
Christy-Faith Featured Speaker Christy-Faith, a social media powerhouse, expertly debunks homeschooling myths and motivates countless moms to take the leap, remain steadfast, and revitalize their
Kate Battistelli ~
Speaker, Author, Podcaster, & Former Actress
Kate Battistelli Featured Speaker Kate is an author, speaker, former acclaimed actress and singer in the New York Broadway musical theatre world, and mother of
Dr. Daniel Huerta ~
Psychologist, LCSW, & Author
Dr. Daniel Huerta Featured Speaker Dr. Huerta oversees Focus on the Family’s initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with biblical principles and counsel for raising
Nicole Thomas ~
Nicole The Math Lady
Nicole Thomas Featured Speaker Ask a homeschool parent to make a list of their biggest worries about educating their own children, and “teaching math” will
Jonathan Brush ~
Unbound Education
Jonathan Brush Featured Speaker Jonathan Brush is the president and CEO of Unbound, a homeschool graduate, and a homeschool dad of six. A first-generation homeschool
Stephanie Buckwalter ~
ELARP™ Learning
Stephanie Buckwalter Workshop Speaker Stephanie is the creator of the ELARP™ Method, designed specifically for students who are two or more years behind grade level
Sonya Shafer ~
Simply Charlotte Mason
Sonya Shafer Workshop Speaker Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason method. She has been on an adventure
Dr. Vermelle Greene ~
S.A.C.R.E.D Academy for Boys
Dr. Vermelle Greene Workshop Speaker Dr. Vermelle Greene has been an educator for more than 50 years, teaching kindergarten students up to graduate school professionals.
Brad Huddleston ~
Author , Radio Host, & Technology Consultant
Brad Huddleston Workshop Speaker Brad Huddleston is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher, and author on important issues such as technology and culture. He has
Sherri Seligson ~
Science Educator, Author, & Apologia
Sherri Seligson Workshop Speaker Before Sherri Seligson was promoted to the position of “mother,” she worked as a marine biologist at Walt Disney World’s Living
Rachel Anderson ~
RightStart Mathematics
Rachel Anderson Workshop Speaker Rachel Anderson has been homeschooling for 20 years. Married to Steve for 29 years, she has been blessed with four children:
Dr. Kathleen Cotter Clayton ~
RightStart Mathematics Developer
Kathleen Cotter Clayton Workshop Speaker Kathleen Cotter Clayton is the daughter of Dr. Joan A. Cotter, author and developer of the RightStart™ Mathematics program. Kathleen
Davy Liu ~
Animator & Storyteller Kendu Kids
Davy Liu Workshop Speaker As a renowned animator and storyteller with Disney, Lucasfilm, and Warner Brothers Studios, Davy Liu witnessed a concerning trend in the
