Category: Homeschool Q&A

No Diploma: Options 3 and 4

October 11, 2023

Q: I don’t have a high school diploma. Should I comply with option (iii) or option (iv)? A: The homeschool law §22.1-254.1 provides two

Homeschool ID Cards

September 8, 2023

Homeschool ID Cards Q. Why do I need an HEAV member card when I can buy a homeschool identification card for a few dollars—or

Military Families and Driver Education

October 25, 2022

Military Families and Driver Education Q. We are a military family, and I don’t have a Virginia driver’s license. Can I teach my child

Sports Access Position

August 19, 2022

Sports Access Position Q. What is HEAV’s position on homeschoolers’ access to public school sports? A. The rules and regulations of statewide competitions are

Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance

August 11, 2022

How Does Our Family File as Traveling Homeschoolers? Q: Our homeschool family travels a lot. How do we comply with the homeschool law? A: Traveling

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities

July 26, 2022

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t my homeschooler play sports or participate in public school activities?

Taxes and Homeschool Expenses

July 26, 2022

Taxes and Homeschool Expenses Q. Since I pay taxes, why can’t I get reimbursement to cover my curriculum, co-op expenses, or fees? A. Home

JROTC for Homeschoolers

December 30, 2021

Q: Can my homeschool son or daughter participate in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) at a public school? A: Yes! JROTC is

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Category: Homeschool Q&A

No Diploma: Options 3 and 4

Homeschool ID Cards

Military Families and Driver Education

Sports Access Position

Traveling Homeschoolers Compliance

Taxes and Access to Sports & Activities

Taxes and Homeschool Expenses

JROTC for Homeschoolers

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