Lancaster County 6/17/25
When local public school policy and regulations do not align with the law, implementation practices often follow suit. The resulting conflicts can place significant burdens on homeschool families. So, when HEAV identified 12 points of concern in two policies and one regulation, we reached out to the superintendent and school board. Concerns ranging from advanced testing access and the description of curriculum requirement to evaluator qualifications and appeals were addressed.
Over the course of a year, HEAV worked with Lancaster to ensure the following policies and regulation were consistent with the law: JEG Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance, LBD Home Instruction, and LBD-R Guidelines Implementing Home Instruction. We are pleased to share that both the policies and the regulation are now consistent with the law.
HEAV is thankful to Lancaster County for its cordiality, dedication to the law, and commitment to serving the homeschool community with excellence.
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What You Should Know:
- Public school policy and regulation are not law, but they should be consistent with the law. If you are unsure of your district’s compliance, please bring the concern to HEAV’s attention so that we may provide accurate information and address concerns appropriately.
- Parents who know the law are essential to ensuring it is implemented correctly in their districts. For accurate information, please refer to the guidance found on our website, HEAV, or call us at 804-278-9200. Having the right information can help protect you from unnecessary compliance challenges.
HEAV is always available should you ever have questions or need assistance. Please contact us anytime at 804-278-9200 or via our contact form.
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Patricia Beahr
HEAV Director of Government Relations
