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Goochland County

Language used by the interim superintendent and on the district’s website identified a notice of intent as a “request” that “must” be “considered for

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Washington County

Families received a form letter that included district requirements and requests inconsistent with the evidence of progress and deadline requirements found in the law.

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Caroline County

Some parents received a letter, dated June 15, 2023, that stated, “At this time our records show that you have not submitted the evidence

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Mathews County

HEAV has addressed concerns regarding district correspondence that identified a notice of intent as a “request” that must be “approved.” We are pleased to

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Wise County

A parent who had complied with the homeschool law received an unexpected home visit from two truancy officers, and we understand there are 14

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Fairfax County

A parent correctly submitted documentation to be recognized as a Virginia Certified Tutor under compulsory attendance law, §22.1-254(A); however, Fairfax incorrectly processed the parent’s

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Lynchburg City, Virginia

8/31/23 HEAV has resolved the district requiring a child’s gender, race, Hispanic status, date of birth, and grade as well as the difficulty experienced

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Madison County

HEAV reached out to Madison County regarding inaccurate requirements in a letter to parents and, after collaborating with the school board attorney, they have

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Lynchburg City District

HEAV contacted the Lynchburg City district homeschool liaison by phone and the superintendent and assistant superintendent by email yesterday in response to several parents

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Lynchburg City

HEAV has been in contact with Lynchburg regarding correspondence indicating that parents are required to provide the following private, personal information: date of birth,

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Accomack County

Through the efforts of your HEAV School Board Monitor Team, we learned that homeschool parents’ notices of intent were being sent to the school

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