Texas Home School Coalition
Recent News About Texas Home School Coalition
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From Austin News
HB 547 UIL Equal Access Bill passes Texas House on second reading
The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill. If this bill is passed, it would allow home-schooled students to be able to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities within their local public school if their district allows it.
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Census Bureau: Houston records growing home-schooling trend
The Houston area has become a major hub for home schooling as the number of families choosing to take a direct role in their children’s education saw a significant surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From SE Texas Times
Galveston County mother: Home schooling ‘instilled values that will last a lifetime’
As public school enrollment continues to drop, home schooling is rising across Texas.
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Coalition expects number of home schooling families will continue to rise, even after pandemic
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt in Texas' industries, small businesses, media and social fields, and – perhaps most notably – the public school system.