Sat 1 Sep 2007
Connecticut Representative holds pro-homeschooling forums
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SOUTHBURY — A state representative from the area is hosting a series of forums to raise awareness of the barriers parents can face to home-schooling their children.
State Rep. Arthur O’Neill, R-Southbury, who said he’s been a proponent of home-schooling for more than 15 years, wants to bring more attention to the problems and the legislation he’s proposed to address it.
"The immediate reason for the forums is home-schoolers are running into problems with local and state boards of education," O’Neill said.
He said schools often require parents to submit a Notice of Intent when home-schooling their children. That notice includes requirements such as a portfolio of work completed, and it relinquishes the school district from any liability in the child’s education.
O’Neill said the form is not required by state law.
