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Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Support of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, due to its doubling of the Child Tax Credit. HSLDA strongly supported the Ted Cruz Amendment which would have expanded 529 plans to homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid, and to oppose any attempts to overturn the federal student unit database ban. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose H.R. 2434, a bill which would increase federal control and use of student data. H.R. 2434 would also overturn the federal student unit database ban, which would pose a grave threat to student privacy.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid, and to oppose any attempts to overturn the federal student unit database ban. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose H.R. 2434, a bill which would increase federal control and use of student data. H.R. 2434 would also overturn the federal student unit database ban, which would pose a grave threat to student privacy.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Support of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, due to its doubling of the Child Tax Credit. HSLDA strongly supported the Ted Cruz Amendment which would have expanded 529 plans to homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Support of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, due to its doubling of the Child Tax Credit. HSLDA strongly supported the Ted Cruz Amendment which would have expanded 529 plans to homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Alerting Members of Congress and their staff and the Executive Branch about the threat to homeschool freedom internationally. Meetings with USCIRF on this issue. Urging the US to grant asylum to persecuted homeschoolers in Cuba, or to put sanctions on Cuba, for that nation's persecution of homeschooling. Support of H.R. 391 which includes HSLDA's language to grant up to 500 individuals per year asylum in the United States, if they are facing persecution overseas because of their decision to homeschool, or be homeschooled. Urging Congress and the Administration to help Pastor Ramon and Adya Rigal, homeschool parents in Cuba who were sentenced to prison for choosing to homeschool their children.

Alerting Members of Congress and their staff and the Executive Branch about the threat to homeschool freedom internationally. Meetings with USCIRF on this issue. Urging the US to grant asylum to persecuted homeschoolers in Cuba, or to put sanctions on Cuba, for that nation's persecution of homeschooling. Support of H.R. 391 which includes HSLDA's language to grant up to 500 individuals per year asylum in the United States, if they are facing persecution overseas because of their decision to homeschool, or be homeschooled. Urging Congress and the Administration to help Pastor Ramon and Adya Rigal, homeschool parents in Cuba who were sentenced to prison for choosing to homeschool their children.

Alerting Members of Congress and their staff and the Executive Branch about the threat to homeschool freedom internationally. Meetings with USCIRF on this issue. Urging the US to grant asylum to persecuted homeschoolers in Cuba, or to put sanctions on Cuba, for that nation's persecution of homeschooling. Support of H.R. 391 which includes HSLDA's language to grant up to 500 individuals per year asylum in the United States, if they are facing persecution overseas because of their decision to homeschool, or be homeschooled. Urging Congress and the Administration to help Pastor Ramon and Adya Rigal, homeschool parents in Cuba who were sentenced to prison for choosing to homeschool their children.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid, and to oppose any attempts to overturn the federal student unit database ban. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose H.R. 2434, a bill which would increase federal control and use of student data. H.R. 2434 would also overturn the federal student unit database ban, which would pose a grave threat to student privacy.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Support of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, due to its doubling of the Child Tax Credit. HSLDA strongly supported the Ted Cruz Amendment which would have expanded 529 plans to homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Lobbying in support of H.J.Res. 58, a Congressional Review Act resolution to rescind Obama-era teacher preparation regulations because of how they entangle the federal government in teacher training. Lobbying in support of Betsy DeVos to be the new U.S. Secretary of Education because of her track record in favor of homeschool freedom. Lobbying in support of Jeff Sessions to be the new U.S. Attorney General because of his track record in favor of homeschool freedom, and opposition to dangerous United Nations treaties.

Support of expanding the Coverdell Education Savings Account to include homeschool expenses, and also to expand 529 Plans to include k-12 homeschool expenses. Support of expanding the Child Tax Credit. Support of H.R. 2624, the Military Child Educational Freedom Act, introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, which will expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for military families who homeschool their children. Support of H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, due to its doubling of the Child Tax Credit. HSLDA strongly supported the Ted Cruz Amendment which would have expanded 529 plans to homeschool expenses. Meetings with Congressional staff, White House staff, staff to the Vice President, and Department of Education staff to oppose language such as in H.R. 610 which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to future regulations on homeschoolers.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, White House staff, and staff for the U.S. Department of Education to talk about general homeschool success and to ask the federal government to "leave us alone." HSLDA strongly opposes any federal government involvement in k-12 education, as well as early education, including any federal money for homeschooling. Meetings with Congressional and White House staff to oppose H.R. 610, a bill which would give federal vouchers to homeschoolers. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on improvements to the Higher Education Act to clarify that homeschool graduates are considered to be high school graduates for the purposes of federal student aid, and to oppose any attempts to overturn the federal student unit database ban. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose H.R. 2434, a bill which would increase federal control and use of student data. H.R. 2434 would also overturn the federal student unit database ban, which would pose a grave threat to student privacy.

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff about the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, which would enshrine parental rights as a fundamental right into the text of the US Constitution. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff in support of the Parental Rights Amendment, which is S.J.Res. 48 in the Senate and H.J. Res. 121 in the House. Seeking cosponsors of the the Parental Rights Amendment. Urging staff for the President and Vice President to withdraw the United States as a signatory from the UN Disabilities Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as both of these treaties threaten US sovereignty and parental rights. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff about the need to amend CAPTA (the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) and ASFA (the Adoption and Safe Families Act) to better protect family integrity and Constitutional rights of innocent families.

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff about the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, which would enshrine parental rights as a fundamental right into the text of the US Constitution. Meetings with potential sponsors of the PRA in the House and Senate to seek sponsors to reintroduce the PRA. Introduction of S.J.Res. 48, the Parental Rights Amendment, and urging senators to sign on as cosponsors. Urging staff for the President and Vice President to withdraw the United States as a signatory from the UN Disabilities Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as both of these treaties threaten US sovereignty and parental rights. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff about the need to amend CAPTA (the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) and ASFA (the Adoption and Safe Families Act) to better protect family integrity.

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff about the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, which would enshrine parental rights as a fundamental right into the text of the US Constitution. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff in support of the Parental Rights Amendment, which is S.J.Res. 48 in the Senate and H.J. Res. 121 in the House. Seeking cosponsors of the the Parental Rights Amendment. Urging staff for the President and Vice President to withdraw the United States as a signatory from the UN Disabilities Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as both of these treaties threaten US sovereignty and parental rights. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff about the need to amend CAPTA (the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) and ASFA (the Adoption and Safe Families Act) to better protect family integrity and Constitutional rights of innocent families.

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff about the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, which would enshrine parental rights as a fundamental right into the text of the US Constitution. Meetings with potential sponsors of the PRA in the House and Senate to seek sponsors to reintroduce the PRA, which was introduced in the House in the 114th Congress as S.J.Res. 36. Urging staff for the President and Vice President to withdraw the United States as a signatory from the UN Disabilities Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as both of these treaties threaten US sovereignty and parental rights. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff about the need to amend CAPTA (the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) and ASFA (the Adoption and Safe Families Act) to better protect family integrity.

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff about the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution, which would enshrine parental rights as a fundamental right into the text of the US Constitution. Meetings with potential sponsors of the PRA in the House and Senate to seek sponsors to reintroduce the PRA, which was introduced in the Senate in the 114th Congress as S.J.Res. 36. Urging staff for the President and Vice President to withdraw the United States as a signatory from the UN Disabilities Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as both of these treaties threaten US sovereignty and parental rights. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff about the need to amend CAPTA (the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) and ASFA (the Adoption and Safe Families Act) to better protect family integrity.

Meetings with House and Senate Members and staff to oppose a provision in HR 3894, "To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect," ("Talia's Law") which would require double reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by DOD personnel to both DOD authorities and civilian authorities. We believe that this will lead to double investigations of abuse and neglect, weakening state CPS agencies. We also lobbied against this provision that was included in Section 541 in the House FY 2017 NDAA, HR 4909. We have met with Senators and their staff to urge that this section not be included in the Senate FY 2017 NDAA.

Meetings with House and Senate Members and staff to oppose a provision in HR 3894, "To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect," ("Talia's Law") which would require double reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by DOD personnel to both DOD authorities and civilian authorities. We believe that this will lead to double investigations of abuse and neglect, weakening state CPS agencies. We also lobbied against this provision that was included in Section 541 in the House FY 2017 NDAA, HR 4909. We have met with Senators and their staff to urge that this section not be included in the Senate FY 2017 NDAA. Now that this section was included in the NDAA in both the House and Senate versions, we are working to make sure that our Report language specifying that this should not be used to conduct double investigations on families remains in the final bill. HSLDA is also opposing the provisions in the Senate's version of the NDAA that require women to register with Selective Service. HSLDA believes that this expansion of Selective Service could lead to an expansion of the draft.

Meetings with House and Senate Members and staff to oppose a provision in HR 3894, "To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect," ("Talia's Law") which would require double reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by DOD personnel to both DOD authorities and civilian authorities. We believe that this will lead to double investigations of abuse and neglect, weakening state CPS agencies. We also lobbied against this provision that was included in Section 541 in the House FY 2017 NDAA, HR 4909. We have met with Senators and their staff to urge that this section not be included in the Senate FY 2017 NDAA. Now that this section was included in the NDAA in both the House and Senate versions, we are working to make sure that our Report language specifying that this should not be used to conduct double investigations on families remains in the final bill. HSLDA is also opposing the provisions in the Senate's version of the NDAA that require women to register with Selective Service. HSLDA believes that this expansion of Selective Service could lead to an expansion of the draft.

Meetings with House and Senate Members and staff to oppose a provision in HR 3894, "To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the prompt notification of State Child Protective Services by military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse and neglect," ("Talia's Law") which would require double reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by DOD personnel to both DOD authorities and civilian authorities. We believe that this will lead to double investigations of abuse and neglect, weakening state CPS agencies. We also lobbied against this provision that was included in Section 541 in the House FY 2017 NDAA, HR 4909. We have met with Senators and their staff to urge that this section not be included in the Senate FY 2017 NDAA.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability." Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability." Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It has been reintroduced in the Senate as S.J.Res. 36. We are working with House sponsors to reintroduce in the House.

Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It has been reintroduced in the Senate as S.J.Res. 36. We are working with House sponsors to reintroduce in the House, although we ultimately ran out of time to reintroduce the PRA in the House.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It has been reintroduced in the Senate as S.J.Res. 36. We are working with House sponsors to reintroduce in the House.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Support of H.R. 1153, The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015. This bill contains a section allowing persecuted homeschoolers overseas to claim asylum in the United States. HSLDA is neutral on all other provisions of the bill. We sent out action alerts and lobbied Members and Staff in the House to support the homeschool asylum language in H.R. 1153, and to bring the bill up for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Support of H.R. 1153, The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015. This bill contains a section allowing persecuted homeschoolers overseas to claim asylum in the United States. HSLDA is neutral on all other provisions of the bill. We sent out action alerts and lobbied Members and Staff in the House to support the homeschool asylum language in H.R. 1153.

Support of H.R. 1153, The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015. This bill contains a section allowing persecuted homeschoolers overseas to claim asylum in the United States. HSLDA is neutral on all other provisions of the bill. We continue to urge the House and Senate to take up the homeschool asylum section.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, and in the Senate as S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supports S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization bills. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We oppose Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We will work to make sure Section 574 in the House-passed NDAA is removed during the conference committee.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. When the final bill came out, the Every Student Succeeds Act, all of our language was included in the final bill, and we notified Members of Congress and the public about this, but HSLDA remained neutral on the overall bill. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report. We continued to monitor this and discuss it with House and Senate Members and Staff as the bill went through Congress and was signed into law.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supported S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA filed public comments against proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Education concerning teacher training. The regulations would reach further into state and local education by requiring state and private teacher training programs to meet certain standards as a condition for states receiving federal education funds, while demanding more detailed data from states and private colleges on these programs. The proposed regulation can be found at 79 FR 71819.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, and in the Senate as S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supports S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization bills. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We oppose Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We will work to make sure Section 574 in the House-passed NDAA is removed during the conference committee.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. When the final bill came out, the Every Student Succeeds Act, all of our language was included in the final bill, and we notified Members of Congress and the public about this, but HSLDA remained neutral on the overall bill. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report. We continued to monitor this and discuss it with House and Senate Members and Staff as the bill went through Congress and was signed into law.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. When the final bill came out, the Every Student Succeeds Act, all of our language was included in the final bill, and we notified Members of Congress and the public about this, but HSLDA remained neutral on the overall bill. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report. We continued to monitor this and discuss it with House and Senate Members and Staff as the bill went through Congress and was signed into law.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, in the House, and S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, in the Senate. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization Conference Report. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We opposed Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We defeated Section 574 in the Conference Report.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, and in the Senate as S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supports S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization bills. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We oppose Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We will work to make sure Section 574 in the House-passed NDAA is removed during the conference committee.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, and in the Senate as S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supports S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization bills. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We oppose Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We will work to make sure Section 574 in the House-passed NDAA is removed during the conference committee.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supported S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA filed public comments against proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Education concerning teacher training. The regulations would reach further into state and local education by requiring state and private teacher training programs to meet certain standards as a condition for states receiving federal education funds, while demanding more detailed data from states and private colleges on these programs. The proposed regulation can be found at 79 FR 71819.

Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to Proposed IRS regulations concerning optional social security number collection from donors to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations out of concern that this could chill donations to charities, and that it may lead to mandatory social security number collection. The proposed regulations were published on September 17, 2015, under IRS Docket Number IRS-2015-0049. We notified our membership about our concerns and urged public comments in opposition to the regulations in December of 2015. The Proposed Regulations were withdrawn by the IRS in January of 2016.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supported S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA filed public comments against proposed regulations by the U.S. Department of Education concerning teacher training. The regulations would reach further into state and local education by requiring state and private teacher training programs to meet certain standards as a condition for states receiving federal education funds, while demanding more detailed data from states and private colleges on these programs. The proposed regulation can be found at 79 FR 71819.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, introduced in the House as H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, and in the Senate as S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act. We urged Congress to include the protective language for homeschools already codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886. This language was included, as well as language protecting state autonomy in certain education decisions, including over whether or not to adopt the Common Core. HSLDA is supportive of these sections giving states local control over education, and is neutral on H.R. 5 and S. 1177 overall. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. HSLDA supports S. 182, the LOCAL Level Act, and S. 73, the Local Control of Education Act. We urged the Senate to include this language in the Senate ESEA reauthorization bill, and in the Senate Budget Resolution. HSLDA also strongly opposes more federal involvement in early education, and continues to meet with Members of Congress and their staff to oppose any expansion in this area in the House and Senate ESEA reauthorization bills. HSLDA also fought for student privacy in the annual National Defense Authorization Act in the House, H.R. 1735. Section 574 in the House NDAA included a provision directing the DOD to conduct a feasibility study on whether the DOD should track children of DOD military and civilian employees by where they are educated. HSLDA believes that this will threaten the privacy of homeschool families in the military. We oppose Section 574, and were successful in keeping it out of the Senate's version of the NDAA. We will work to make sure Section 574 in the House-passed NDAA is removed during the conference committee.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking with staff and Members about the dangers of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was introduced in the 113th Congress in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to IRS proposed regulation concerning political activity of organizations that are regulated under chapter 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, proposed at 78 FR 71535. HSLDA believes that this proposed regulation would have a chilling effect on 1st Amendment Free Speech activities, it would make it harder for ordinary Americans to find out what their government is doing, and it would directly impact the work of HSLDA.HSLDA testified against the proposed regulation before a House Subcommittee, we urged grassroots phone calls against the proposed regulation, we urged citizens to file public comments opposing the proposed regulation, we urged Congress to act to stop the proposed regulation, and we supported H.R. 3865, the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014, which would delay implementation of the proposed regulation for one year.

Opposition to IRS proposed regulation concerning political activity of organizations that are regulated under chapter 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, proposed at 78 FR 71535. HSLDA believes that this proposed regulation would have a chilling effect on 1st Amendment Free Speech activities, it would make it harder for ordinary Americans to find out what their government is doing, and it would directly impact the work of HSLDA.HSLDA testified against the proposed regulation before a House Subcommittee, we urged grassroots phone calls against the proposed regulation, we urged citizens to file public comments opposing the proposed regulation, we urged Congress to act to stop the proposed regulation, and we supported H.R. 3865, the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014, which would delay implementation of the proposed regulation for one year.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. Opposition to S. 1697, the Strong Start for Americas Children Act, because it continues the failed approach of using federal dollars to create universal preschool programs. Urged grassroots phone calls to senators to oppose this bill. Also met with Senate and House staff regarding our opposition to more federal involvement in early education generally.

Opposition to S. 2578, the Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act of 2014, due to how it would weaken the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Urged grassroots calls to Senators to oppose S. 2578, lobbied Senators and their staff and House Members and their staff in opposition to the bill.

Opposition to S.J.Res. 19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections, due to concerns that it would threaten the Free Speech abilities of ordinary citizens and membership organizations from informing voters about their elected officials. Urged grassroots calls and letters in opposition, and lobbied against S.J.Res. 19 to House and Senate staff.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Discussions on HR 5, the Student Success Act, and S. 1094, the Harkin Senate ESEA reauthorization. Support of provisions in HR 5 that protect homeschoolers and defund the Common Core. Opposition to most of S. 1094 due to increasing the federal role in education, but support of S. 1094's inclusion of language that protects homeschoolers. Work with Senators and their staff to ensure that the Senate's 2014 NDAA includes the same language that was included into the House's 2014 NDAA, HR 1960, which ensures that homeschoolers are not required to score higher on the AFQT enlistment test than their public school counterparts. Work with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Non Public Education on homeschool issues and activities.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Discussions on HR 5, the Student Success Act, and S. 1094, the Harkin Senate ESEA reauthorization. Support of provisions in HR 5 that protect homeschoolers and defund the Common Core. Opposition to most of S. 1094 due to increasing the federal role in education, but support of S. 1094's inclusion of language that protects homeschoolers. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Work with Senators and their staff to ensure that the Senate's 2014 NDAA includes the same language that was included into the House's 2014 NDAA, HR 1960, which ensures that homeschoolers are not required to score higher on the AFQT enlistment test than their public school counterparts. Worked with Members and staff from the House and Senate on the final 2014 NDAA bill, HR 3304 which included our final language to protect homeschool graduates who enlist in the military. Work with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Non Public Education on homeschool issues and activities.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with various Congressional offices to talk about homeschooling success. Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss concerns with recent U.S. Department of Education Rulemaking, specifically 75 FR 66832-01. We are concerned that this new rule regarding Program Integrity Issues will increase federal regulation over colleges and universities. Support of H.R. 2117 to overturn these regulations. Lobbying work against H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, because of the bill's creation of a federal priority in competitive grant making to states that create online charter school programs. These programs could harm homeschool freedom.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with various Congressional offices to talk about homeschooling success. Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA. Lobbying work against H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, because of the bill's creation of a federal priority in competitive grant making to states that create online charter school programs. These programs could harm homeschool freedom.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with various Congressional offices to talk about homeschooling success. Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA. Meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss concerns with recent U.S. Department of Education Rulemaking, specifically 75 FR 66832-01. We are concerned that this new rule regarding Program Integrity Issues will increase federal regulation over colleges and universities. Support of H.R. 2117 to overturn these regulations. Lobbying work against H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, because of the bill's creation of a federal priority in competitive grant making to states that create online charter school programs. These programs could harm homeschool freedom.

Opposition to H.R. 5175 and S. 3628, the DISCLOSE Act, because of the bill's threat to free speech, and the potential that it could force HSLDA and other homeschool organizations that are incorporated to disclose the names of our members.

Opposition to H.R. 5175, the DISCLOSE Act, because of its threat to free speech, and the potential that it could force HSLDA and other homeschool organizations that are incorporated to disclose the names of our members.

S.J.Res. 16 and H.Res. 42 - lobbying in support of passage of the Parental Rights Amendment.

S.J.Res. 16 and H.Res. 42 - lobbying in support of passage of the Parental Rights Amendment.

S.J.Res. 16 and H.Res. 42 - lobbying in support of passage of the Parental Rights Amendment.