Category: District Impact

Homeschool parents in Wise County have been sent a packet of information regarding the district’s virtual public school option. Although many homeschool parents express

Over the last four months, HEAV has worked with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to correct inaccurate website text. At HEAV’s request,

HEAV reached out to the homeschool liaison regarding information relating to the description of curriculum requirement, NOI option (iii), and compulsory attendance compliance options

The district has now complied with the homeschool law! In January, we provided information and guidance relating to inconsistencies with the law on the

A parent contacted HEAV after a school official indicated, at the end of the year, her child will need to be tested, “…on the

A parent contacted HEAV after receiving written correspondence from a local school official advising that her child will be marked absent until they receive

The HEAV legislative team reached out to the district to address website text that seemed to indicate parents were required to use the district’s

The HEAV legislative team reached out to the superintendent after identifying several concerns located on the district’s website and notice of intent form. We

A parent, who knew home instruction did not require approval, expressed concern that the district was using the phrase, “approval is granted for you

The HEAV legislative team found several items of concern located on the district’s website and notice of intent-related forms including the use of inaccurate

Since August of 2023, HEAV has corresponded with the Prince Edward school board addressing a multitude of concerns with the district’s religious exemption policy

The HEAV school board monitor team discovered a religious exemption policy that was inconsistent with the law. It stated: “Any request for exemption under