Opportunities Bob Jones University Frequently Asked Questions Privacy Statement Home School Helper Home Education and the Law Parents who want to educate their children at home will find a bewildering diversity of laws governing the home school. On the other hand, the state has a legitimate interest in the education of its citizens who will someday take part in the democratic process.
Legal conditions regarding home schools are unique to each state.
Some states establish excessive regulations, whereas others have no regulations at all. The federal government has made no final decisions on the constitutionality of home schools. At times the government has bly supported the rights of parents, such as in the case of Wisconsin vs. Yoder. All courts, however, now take for granted the interest of the state in the education and socialization of its citizens. Before beginning a home school, parents can take several steps which will improve their chances of success and thus help to satisfy state education demands.