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How do I Start Homeschooling?

Right now in WV, teachers and other state employees are hitting the picket lines striking for better pay and better benefits. While I support the teachers, and other workers, kids are suffering the consequences. Due to social media posts, families are also discovering, in glaring detail, just how inadequate our public schools are. That, on top of the most recent school shootings, has led to a tremendous amount of people asking about homeschooling. While the laws stated here are only for WV, the tips and advice are for any new homeschooler.

WV LAWS

The laws governing homeschooling vary from state to state. I've linked the state page that goes into detail with WV state homeschooling laws. I will also provide links to two different groups, HSLDA and WVHEA. Both deal with the rules and regulations with homeschooling. I'll give a brief run down here. These are all under the assumption there are no extenuating circumstances such as legalities surrounding CPS charges, truancy, etc.

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