Some are now offering high school diplomas. Some of the parents feel more comfortable belonging to a free standing organization because they fear the Home Education Act is in a constant state of being threatened by legislative whims. 617's, 607's and 623's must, by law, require extra documentation, including attendance. 617's, 607's and 623's require compliance with stricter rules and regulations because they are bound by the laws pertaining to private schools. Monthly or quarterly visits and evaluations by their school evaluators are often performed.
Many families like to keep outside testing to a minimum.
Many administrators make attendance mandatory at the monthly or quarterly parent support group meetings. Registration with the state is free while enrollment in a private school will require a fee to cover operating costs for services provided. Fees vary with each school. The vision of the group is to set up a network throughout the state for the purpose of enabling administrators of the Private Homeschool movement to interact, exchange ideas, and share successes. It is through this networking that information can be disseminated to strengthen and aid the school and this, in turn, accomplishes their ultimate goal of building godly families.